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Edward Hale Campbell

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Edward Hale Campbell
Rear Admiral E.H. Campbell, Judge Advocate General (1925)
Born(1872-10-04)October 4, 1872
South Bend, Indiana, US
DiedDecember 11, 1946(1946-12-11) (aged 74)
Medina, Washington, US
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Years of service1893–1936
RankVice Admiral
AwardsNavy Cross
Spouse(s)Lilian Strong

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.

Early life and education

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Edward Campbell was born in South Bend, Indiana on October 4, 1872 to Myron and Abbie Campbell.[1][2]

Career

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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

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He received the Navy Cross for actions during World War I.[3]

Personal life

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He married Lilian Strong. Together, they had 2 children: Georgiana Campbell and Edward S. Campbell.[1]

Death and legacy

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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

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  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ "Edward Hale Campbell". Archived from the original on 2019-12-09. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  3. ^ "Edward Campbell – Recipient – Military Times Hall of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com.
  4. ^ Levy, Felice (1979). Obituaries on File. Facts on File. p. 92.
  5. ^ Arlington National Cemetery
Military offices
Preceded by
Samuel Willauer Black Diehl
Judge Advocate General of the Navy
1907–1909
Succeeded by
Robert Lee Russell
Preceded by Judge Advocate General of the Navy
1925–1929
Succeeded by