Admiral William “Bull” Halsey’s son, William Halsey III, passed away in 2019.
William Frederick Halsey III, the son of the famed World War II Admiral William F. Halsey Jr., also known as “Bull” Halsey, lived a life that was less in the public eye compared to his father’s storied naval career. Born on August 2, 1945, he grew up in the shadow of his father’s legacy. Admiral Halsey played a significant role in the Pacific theater during World War II, leading the South Pacific Force in the Solomon Islands campaign and later the Third Fleet.
William Halsey III did not follow directly in his father’s footsteps into military service. Instead, he pursued a career in business and lived a relatively private life. He passed away on June 14, 2019, at the age of 73. His death was not widely publicized, and the cause of death was not disclosed to the public. The Halsey family, while prominent due to Admiral Halsey’s military achievements, has maintained a level of privacy regarding personal matters, and as such, there is limited information available about William Halsey III’s life and death.