Edward Hale Campbell

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

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). 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). 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.[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]

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

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

Campbell died in December 11, 1946 in Medina, Washington.[4] He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery with Lilian and their daughter, Georgiana.[5]