John Hasluck Campbell
John Hasluck Campbell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1855 |
| Died | 29 January 1921 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Rank | Brigadier-General |
| Commands | 170th (2/1st North Lancashire) Brigade 200th (2/1st Surrey) Brigade East Anglian Division |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Commander of the Royal Victorian Order |
Brigadier-General John Hasluck Campbell CVO (1855 – 29 January 1921) was a British Army officer.
Military career
[edit]Campbell was commissioned into the 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot on 10 September 1875.[1] He became General Officer Commanding East Anglian Division in August 1908 and, having been appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order on 25 October 1909,[2] handed over his command in October 1910.[3][4] He became commander of 170th (2/1st North Lancashire) Brigade in November 1914[5] and then transferred to the command of 200th (2/1st Surrey) Brigade in June 1915. He deployed to France in June 1917[6] and served on the Western Front until relieved in September 1918.[7]
Campbell's family were from Inverardoch in Doune[8] and he died on 29 January 1921.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "No. 24358". The London Gazette. 29 August 1876. p. 4780.
- ^ "No. 12191". The Edinburgh Gazette. 2 November 1909. p. 1141.
- ^ "Army Commands" (PDF). Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ "No. 28424". The London Gazette. 14 October 1010. p. 7254.
- ^ "No. 29084". The London Gazette. 26 February 1915. p. 1979.
- ^ Medal card, John Hasluck Campbell
- ^ "No. 30960". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 November 1909. p. 12305.
- ^ a b Announcement: Brigadier-General John Hasluck Campbell CVO. The Scotsman. 31 January 1921.