William F. Halsey wurde am 30 Oktober 1882 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA geboren. Er war mit Frances Grandy Halsey verheiratet. Er starb am 16 August 1959 in Fisher's Island, New York, USA.
Served as officer in the United States Navy from July 1900 to March
1947. Served under the service number 5035 and had advanced to Fleet
Admiral on December 11, 1945.