Halsey, William Frederick, 1882-1959

Admiral William F. Halsey, retired, said today that outside of a strategic bombing force, he "can see no excuse for" an autonomous air service. Halsey made the statement in testimony before the Senate Armed Forces Committee on the Administration's proposal for unifying the military services. From: Beth Gore

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., Commander of the Third Fleet, in Washington for a conference, predicted that fighting on Iwo Jima would be "very tough", but doubted the Japanese fleet would come out to interfere. He is shown here at a press conference at the Navy Department. From: Beth Gore

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., USN, Commander of the Third Fleet, home on leave enjoying a wild turkey hunt in Thomasville, Georgia. Other man is unidentified. From: Beth Gore

Portrait of Admiral William F. Halsey, USN. From: Beth Gore