Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ADMIRAL WILLIAM F. HALSEY JR.
Born: October 30, 1882 in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Died: August 16, 1959 in Fishers Island, New York
Died: August 16, 1959 in Fishers Island, New York
William F. "Bull" Halsey (1882-1959) was commander of the Allied naval forces in the South Pacific (1942-1944). After defeating the Japanese in a battle off the Solomon Islands, November 12-15, 1942, he was promoted to Four-Star Admiral. Halsey commanded the U.S. Third Fleet (1944-1945). Halsey's maxim was "Hit hard, hit fast, hit often!", and his aggressive tactics served the Navy well, although the risks he took at the Battle of Leyte Gulf (October 1944) are still hotly debated by historians. The formal surrender of Japan took place aboard his flagship Missouri in Tokyo Bay. For the ceremony, the Missouri became the flagship for Admiral Nimitz and Halsey moved to the Iowa. In December 1945, Halsey was promoted to the rank of Five-Star Fleet Admiral.
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ADMIRAL WILLIAM F. "BULL" HALSEY JR. - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 279513Special PriceWILLIAM F. HALSEY Signed 8x10 photo of the Admiral in uniform, standing by a fireplace Photograph signed: "W. F. Halsey". B/w, 8x10. William F. "Bull" Halsey (1882-1959) was commander of the Allied naval forces in the South Pacific (1942-1944)
Sale Price $712.50
$950.00
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ADMIRAL WILLIAM F. "BULL" HALSEY JR. - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 290112WILLIAM "BULL" HALSEY Shown in retirement, still wearing his campaign ribbons Photograph signed: "W. F Halsey". B/w, 11x14. Shown in retirement, with campaign ribbons and awards on his civilian suit. William F.
Sale Price $1,083.75
$1,275.00
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ADMIRAL WILLIAM F. "BULL" HALSEY JR. - COLLECTION - HFSID 94010WILLIAM F. HALSEY The Fleet Admiral writes about Theodore Roosevelt, whom he calls "the father of the modern American Navy". Comprises: (1) Typed Letter Signed: "W.F. Halsey" as Five-Star Fleet Admiral, 1p, 7¼x9. New York, 1953 December 9. To John E. Bors (sic "Boos").
Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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ADMIRAL WILLIAM F. "BULL" HALSEY JR. - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/25/1954 - HFSID 274220THE RETIRED FIVE-STAR ADMIRAL INVITES ACTOR ROBERT MONTGOMERY TO SERVE ON AN A COMMITTEE FOR THE 1954 MENTAL HEALTH FUND CAMPAIGN, OF WHICH HALSEY IS NATIONAL CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN WILLIAM F. HALSEY.
Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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ADMIRAL WILLIAM F. "BULL" HALSEY JR. - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/12/1952 - HFSID 157343WILLIAM F. HALSEY. TLS: "W.F. Halsey", 1½p, 8½x11, separate sheets. No place, 1952 August 12. To Norman F. Landon, Greenfield, Mass. In part: "I was very
Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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ADMIRAL CHESTER W. NIMITZ - AUTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: BERNARD "FRENCHY" UHALT, FERRIS "BURRHEAD" FAIN, DON WHITE, ADMIRAL WILLIAM F. "BULL" HALSEY JR., ADMIRAL RICHARD S. EDWARDS, FRANK ROSSO, BILL WERLE, NEILL SHERIDAN, RAY HARRELL - HFSID 268083CHESTER W. NIMITZ, WILLIAM F. HALSEY, R. D. EDWARDS and TEN S.F. SEALS Album leaf signed on one side by 3 Admirals and on the other by ten ballplayers Signatures: " C.W. Nimitz", "W.F. Halsey", and "R. D. Edwards" 5½x4½, album leaf.
Sale Price $765.00
$900.00