Central Waterfront in Camden in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
FADM William Frederick Halsey Jr.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2023
1. FADM William Frederick Halsey Jr. Marker
"There are no great men, there are only great challenges, which ordinary men like you and me are forced by circumstances to meet."
- FADM William Frederick Halsey Jr.
Born: October 30, 1882
Died: August 16, 1959
Birthplace: Elizabeth, New Jersey
Branch of Service: United States Navy
Inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame: 2011
Admiral Halsey commanded the Third Fleet from the deck of USS New Jersey during the battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle in history and the last time battleships fought each other. Admiral Halsey is famous for his more than a half century as a naval officer during which time he held several major commands in the Pacific during World War II. He was the last person to be promoted to the 5-star rank of Fleet Admiral of the Navy.
Erected by New Jersey Hall of Fame. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is August 16, 1959.
Location. 39° 56.415′ N, 75° 7.925′ W. Marker is in Camden, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is in Central Waterfront. Marker can be reached from Clinton Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Edison (here, next to this marker); David "The General" Sarnoff (here, next to this marker); Wally Schirra (a few steps from this marker); Robert Wood "General" Johnson II (a few steps from this marker); Alice Paul (a few steps from this marker); Sgt. John Basilone (a few steps from this marker); Paul Robeson (within shouting distance of this marker); General Norman Schwarzkopf (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
