Frederick Halahan

Air Vice-Marshal Frederick Crosby Halahan CMG, CBE, DSO, MVO
Born	27 May 1880 Camberwell, Surrey, England
Died	17 October 1965 Battle, East Sussex, England
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	Royal Navy Royal Air Force
Rank	Air Vice-Marshal
Commands held	RAF College
Battles/wars	World War I World War II
Awards	Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) Distinguished Service Order (DSO), Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)

Air Vice-Marshal Frederick Crosby Halahan CMG, CBE, DSO, MVO, RAF (27 May 1880 – 17 October 1965) was a gunnery officer in the Royal Navy during the early years of the 20th century who became involved in early naval aviation efforts.

Naval and Air Force service

Halahan served in the Royal Navy, and was promoted Lieutenant 15 December 1900. He later served in the Royal Air Force from its establishment in 1918 through to 1930. During World War II, Halahan rejoined the RAF, serving on the staff of the Directorate of Personal Services.

References

• Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation - Air Vice-Marshal F C Halahan
• Linley & Jim Hooper's family history pages - Air Vice Marshall Frederick Crosby Halahan

Military offices
Preceded by A E Borton	RAF College Commandant 1926 – 1929	Succeeded by A M Longmore