John Cornelius Hallinan

Background

Hallinan, John Cornelius was born on February 12, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Joseph and Ellen Bridget (Sullivan) Hallinan.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Villanova University, 1940.

Career

Design and laboratory engineer, American Bosch, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1946-1947; laboratory manager, Baldwin Lima Hamilton, Eddystone, Pennsylvania, 1947-1954; research engineer, Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois, 1954-1962; laboratory manager, Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois, 1962-1972; engineering manager, Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois, 1972-1985; engineering consultant,, Washington, Illinois, since 1985.

Achievements

• Achievements include direction and management of the design and development of large engines, turbocharging of engines, conversion of diesel to spark ignited engines.

Membership

Trustee St. Patrick Parish, Washington, 1962-1993, lector, since 1978. With United States Navy, 1943-1946. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (chairman central Illinois section 1962-1963, other sectional and regional offices, chairman Soichiro Honda medal committee, division for distinguished technical service to diesel engine industry 1992, Internal Combustion Engine award 1995), Society Automotive Engineers, Submarine Veterans World War World War II.

Connections

Married Eleanor Ruth Denny, July 7, 1945. Children: Ann, Mary, Kathleen, Claire (deceased), Joan, John, Patricia, Mark, Michael, Joseph, William, Theresa.

Father:

John Joseph Hallinan

Mother:

Ellen Bridget (Sullivan) Hallinan

Spouse:

Eleanor Ruth Denny

child:

Joseph Hallinan

child:

John Hallinan

child:

Kathleen Hallinan

child:

Joan Hallinan

child:

Claire Hallinan (deceased)

child:

Theresa Hallinan

child:

Michael Hallinan

child:

William Hallinan

child:

Mary Hallinan

child:

Ann Hallinan

child:

Mark Hallinan

child:

Patricia Hallinan