Difference between revisions of "George William McOran Campbell"
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| − | + | Campbell was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 October, 1899.<ref>Campbell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/341.|D7576618}} f. 341.</ref> | |
| − | Campbell was promoted to the rank of {{ | + | Campbell was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1911.{{NLMar13|p. 13}}<ref>Campbell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/341.|D7576618}} f. 341.</ref> |
| − | Campbell | + | Upon being superseded in command of {{UK-Tartar}} in January 1912, Campbell started a series of appointments in battleships, starting with {{UK-Caesar}} on 30 January and moving to {{UK-Bulwark}} upon her re-commissioning in April. He was then sent to join the {{UK-Roxburgh|f=t}} on 4 June, remaining with her for nearly two years.<ref>Campbell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/341.|D7576618}} f. 341.</ref> |
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| − | Campbell was appointed in command of the {{UK-TB99|f=t}} on 15 April, 1914. | + | Campbell was appointed in command of the {{UK-TB99|f=t}} on 15 April, 1914. |
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Campbell commanded the {{UK-Obedient|f=t}} at the [[Battle of Jutland]] as part of the {{UK-DF|12}}.{{UKJutlandOD|pp. 34, 45}} | Campbell commanded the {{UK-Obedient|f=t}} at the [[Battle of Jutland]] as part of the {{UK-DF|12}}.{{UKJutlandOD|pp. 34, 45}} | ||
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| + | Campbell was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1916.<ref>Campbell Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/44/341.|D7576618}} f. 341.</ref> | ||
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| + | On 28 August, 1916, Campbell was appointed in command of the {{UK-Blake|f=t}}. | ||
==Post-War== | ==Post-War== | ||
| − | + | Campbell was appointed in command of the {{UK-Thunderer|f=t}} in August, 1924. | |
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Revision as of 16:17, 18 July 2016
Vice-Admiral (retired) George William McOran Campbell, R.N. (12 June, 1877 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Campbell was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1899.[1]
Campbell was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1911.[2][3]
Upon being superseded in command of Tartar in January 1912, Campbell started a series of appointments in battleships, starting with Cæsar on 30 January and moving to Bulwark upon her re-commissioning in April. He was then sent to join the armoured cruiser Roxburgh on 4 June, remaining with her for nearly two years.[4]
Campbell was appointed in command of the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 99 on 15 April, 1914.
Great War
Campbell commanded the destroyer Obedient at the Battle of Jutland as part of the Twelfth Destroyer Flotilla.[5]
Campbell was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1916.[6]
On 28 August, 1916, Campbell was appointed in command of the first class protected cruiser Blake.
Post-War
Campbell was appointed in command of the battleship Thunderer in August, 1924.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Colin K. MacLean |
Captain of H.M.S. Swordfish 23 Jan, 1907[7] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Claude Seymour |
Captain of H.M.S. Erne 19 Oct, 1909[8] |
Succeeded by Melville A. Hawes |
| Preceded by George P. England |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 99 15 Apr, 1914[9] |
Succeeded by William G. Howard |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Obedient before 31 May, 1916[10] |
Succeeded by Charles G. Stuart |
| Preceded by John B. Sparks |
Captain of H.M.S. Blake 28 Aug, 1916[11] – 1 Mar, 1919[12][13] |
Succeeded by Arthur M. Stancomb |
| Preceded by The Hon. William S. Leveson-Gower |
Captain of H.M.S. Woolwich 4 Apr, 1924[14] |
Succeeded by Malcolm L. Goldsmith |
| Preceded by Oliver E. Leggett |
Captain of H.M.S. Thunderer Aug, 1924[15] |
Succeeded by Hubert S. Monroe |
Footnotes
- ↑ Campbell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/341. f. 341.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 13.
- ↑ Campbell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/341. f. 341.
- ↑ Campbell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/341. f. 341.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. pp. 34, 45.
- ↑ Campbell Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/44/341. f. 341.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1908). p. 381.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1910). p. 309.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 401a.
- ↑ Battle of Jutland Official Despatches. p. 45.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 742.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 742.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1920). p. 734.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1924). p. 290.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
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