About James Campbell
Lived 1761 – 1840 (aged 78–79). James Campbell was a British military officer.
Major-General Sir James Campbell (1761 – 23 January 1840) was a Royal Marines officer who served as Deputy Adjutant-General Royal Marines.
Military career Campbell was commissioned into the Royal Marines in 1776. He became a major and field officer at the Chatham Division in April 1802 and went on to be lieutenant colonel at the Portsmouth Division in November 1808. Promoted to major-general on 27 May 1825, he became Deputy Adjutant-General Royal Marines (the professional head of the Royal Marines) in August 1825 before retiring in March 1831.
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Who was James Campbell?
Officer in the Royal Marines, 1761-1840
When was James Campbell born?
James Campbell was born in 1761.
When did James Campbell die?
James Campbell died on 23 January 1840 in Rothesay.
What was James Campbell's occupation?
James Campbell was a military officer.
What nationality was James Campbell?
James Campbell was British.
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· DBpedia: James Campbell (Royal Marines officer)
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