Eric Halladay
| Eric Halladay | |
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| Principal of St Chad's College, Durham | |
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In office 1991–1994 |
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| Preceded by | David Jasper |
| Succeeded by | Duane Arnold |
| Master of Grey College, Durham | |
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In office 1980–1989 |
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| Preceded by | Sidney Holgate |
| Succeeded by | Victor Watts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 July 1930 |
| Died | 19 July 1997 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Durham School |
| Alma mater |
St John's College, Cambridge Ripon Hall, Oxford |
Eric Halladay (9 July 1930 – 19 July 1997) was a British historian, academic, and rowing coach. He was Master of Grey College, Durham from 1980 to 1989, Rector of St Aidan's College, Durham from 1990 to 1991, and Principal of St Chad's College, Durham from 1991 to 1994.
Halladay was born on 9 July 1930 and was the son of a vicar. He was educated at Durham School, where he learnt to row on the River Wear. He studied history at St John's College, Cambridge and was a member of the Lady Margaret Boat Club. Following his graduation from the University of Cambridge, he studied theology at Ripon Hall, Oxford, for one year.
On 14 February 1949, as part of National Service, he was granted an emergency commission in the Royal Regiment of Artillery with the rank of second lieutenant. He served with the 5th Royal Horse Artillery. On 21 December 1951, he was transferred to the Supplementary Reserve officers and granted seniority in the rank of second lieutenant from 4 August 1950. On 7 June 1952, he was promoted to acting lieutenant. He was promoted to lieutenant on 9 July 1953 with seniority from 7 July 1952. On 22 July 1958, he was transferred to the Territorial Army Reserve of Officers.
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