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Alexander Campbell

1874 – 1957

British Royal Navy officer

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Lived 1874 – 1957 (aged 82). Alexander Campbell was a British military officer.

Vice-Admiral Alexander Victor Campbell, CB, DSO, MVO (27 September 1874 – 2 June 1957) was a Royal Navy officer who became Admiral Superintendent of Malta Dockyard.

Naval career Campbell was promoted a lieutenant. He was appointed to the battleship HMS London on 31 May 1902, serving temporary as gunnery lieutenant during the first weeks.

Promoted to captain on 30 June 1913, Campbell became commanding officer of the battleship HMS Vengeance in May 1914 and the battleship HMS Prince George in August 1914, shortly after the start of World War I. He went on to be commanding officer of the battleship HMS Albion in February 1916, commanding officer of the battleship HMS Britannia in May 1916 and Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief, The Nore, in July 1916. He later became commanding officer of the battleship HMS King George V in April 1918. he became Admiral Superintendent of Malta Dockyard in March 1926.

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Order of the Bath; Distinguished Service Order; Companion of the Order of the Bath; Member of the Royal Victorian Order
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Alexander Victor Campbell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Campbell?

British Royal Navy officer

When was Alexander Campbell born?

Alexander Campbell was born on 27 September 1874.

When did Alexander Campbell die?

Alexander Campbell died on 2 June 1957.

What was Alexander Campbell's occupation?

Alexander Campbell was a military officer.

What nationality was Alexander Campbell?

Alexander Campbell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Campbell

· Wikidata: Q19666088

· DBpedia: Alexander Campbell (Royal Navy officer)

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