Historical or Biographical Note
Biography: Edward Hallin was born June 26, 1919 and passed away October 30, 2008. He was the son of Captain Edward Hallin and was employed by American President Lines (APL) starting on August 22, 1939, and served in the Purser's Department aboard their vessels from August 30, 1940 to June 26, 1942, when he was called to duty as a flying cadet for the Army Air Corps. He made three world cruises and shorter cruises. Edward's son, Gary Hallin, states that his father worked on the PRESIDENT TAYLOR, PRESIDENT GARFIELD, PRESIDENT POLK, and the PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. After the war, Edward returned with his wife to California and ran a small business and never returned to sea after his years with the APL.
From the guide to the Edward Hallin certificate and menu, October 29, 1940 & April 13, 1941, (San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department)
