Edward Hale Campbell

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Edward Hale Campbell
Rear Admiral E.H. Campbell, Judge Advocate General, (4-30-25) LCCN2016839775.tif
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
Arlington National Cemetery
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[]

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

Career[]

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[]

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

Personal life[]

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

Death and legacy[]

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[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: 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".
  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
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