Edward Hale Campbell

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, (4-30-25)
Born(1872-10-04)October 4, 1872
South Bend, Indiana
DiedDecember 11, 1946(1946-12-11) (aged 74)
Medina, Washington
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Years of service1893-1936
RankVice Admiral
AwardsNavy Cross
Spouse(s)Lilian Strong

Early life and education

Edward Campbell was born in South Bend, Indiana on October 4, 1872 to Myron and Abbie Campbell.[1][2][3]

Career

Campbell graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1893 and would later be assigned to the USS Baltimore (C-3).[2]

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). In 1907, he was named Judge Advocate General of the Navy.[2] He served in this position until 1909, when he left to assist in the fitting-out of the USS North Dakota (BB-29).[2]

During World War I, Campbell commanded the USS Charleston (C-22). Following this assignment, he would take command of the Naval Training Station, Newport.

He returned to his former position of Judge Advocate General for the years 1925-1929.[2] In 1929, he would take command of the Special Service Squadron.[2] From 1934 to 1935, he served as commander of the Scouting Force.[2] Later, he took command of the 12th Naval District. He retired on November 1, 1936.[2]

Awards

He received the Navy Cross for actions during World War I.[4]

Personal life

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

Death and legacy

Campbell died in December 11, 1946 in Medina, Washington.[5] He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery with Lilian and their daughter, Georgiana.[1][6]

References
  1. Patterson, Michael Robert. "Edward Hale Campbell, Vice Admiral, United States Navy". www.arlingtoncemetery.net.
  2. 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
  3. "Edward Hale Campbell".
  4. "Edward Campbell - Recipient - Military Times Hall Of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com.
  5. Levy, Felice (1979). Obituaries on File. Facts on File. p. 92.
  6. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47199549/edward-hale-campbell
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