Eric Seal
Sir Eric Seal | |
|---|---|
Sir Eric Arthur Seal in 1955 | |
| Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister | |
| In office 1940–1941 | |
| Prime Minister | Winston Churchill |
| Preceded by | Arthur Rucker |
| Succeeded by | John Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eric Arthur Seal 16 September 1898 Ilford, London |
| Died | 31 March 1972 (aged 73) West Itchenor, Sussex |
| Spouse |
Gladys Leadbitter (m. 1926) |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Awards | CB (1941) KBE (1955) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1914–1918 |
| Rank | Second lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 62 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
Sir Eric Arthur Seal KBE CB (16 September 1898 – 31 March 1972) was a British civil servant who served as Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, during World War II; and as Principal Private Secretary to Winston Churchill in his role as First Lord of the Admiralty in 1939. These two positions are public, rather than private posts. He was chairman of the UK Civil Service for seventeen years.