Summary
Edward Hale Campbell (October 4, 1872 – December 11, 1946) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He served in the Spanish–American War and World War I.
Edward Hale Campbell | |
|---|---|
 Rear Admiral E.H. Campbell, Judge Advocate General (1925) | |
| Born | October 4, 1872 South Bend, Indiana, US |
| Died | December 11, 1946 (aged 74) Medina, Washington, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Years of service | 1893–1936 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
| Spouse(s) | Lilian Strong |
Early life and education edit
Edward Campbell was born in South Bend, Indiana on October 4, 1872 to Myron and Abbie Campbell.[1][2]
Career edit
Campbell graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1893 and would later be assigned to the USS Baltimore (C-3).[1]
During the Spanish–American War, he served off the coast of Central America. Following the war, he served aboard the USS Iowa (BB-4) and the USS Indiana (BB-1) before being assigned to assist in the fitting-out of the USS Milwaukee (C-21).[citation needed] In 1907, he was named Judge Advocate General of the Navy.[1] He served in this position until 1909, when he left to assist in the fitting-out of the USS North Dakota (BB-29).[1]
During World War I, Campbell commanded the USS Charleston (C-22).[citation needed] Following this assignment, he would take command of the Naval Training Station, Newport.[citation needed]
He returned to his former position of Judge Advocate General for the years 1925–1929.[1] In 1929, he would take command of the Special Service Squadron.[1] From 1934 to 1935, he served as commander of the Scouting Force.[1] Later, he took command of the 12th Naval District. He retired on November 1, 1936.[1]
Awards edit
He received the Navy Cross for actions during World War I.[3]
Personal life edit
He married Lilian Strong. Together, they had 2 children: Georgiana Campbell and Edward S. Campbell.[1]
Death and legacy edit
Campbell died in December 11, 1946 in Medina, Washington.[4] He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery with Lilian and their daughter, Georgiana.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Marquis Who's Who, Inc. Who Was Who in American History, the Military. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1975. p. 82 ISBN 0837932017 OCLC 657162692
- ^ "Edward Hale Campbell". Archived from the original on 2019-12-09. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
- ^ "Edward Campbell – Recipient – Military Times Hall of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com.
- ^ Levy, Felice (1979). Obituaries on File. Facts on File. p. 92.
- ^ Arlington National Cemetery