About Walter Campbell
Lived 1886 – 1967 (aged 80). Walter Campbell was an Irish field hockey player.
Walter Islay Hamilton Campbell (14 October 1886 – 11 July 1967), later Verschoyle-Campbell, was an Irish field hockey player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. In 1908, he represented the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland as a member of the Irish national team, winning the silver medal.
He was the son of Rev. Richard Campbell and Lily Verschoyle. He was educated at Marlborough College and Dublin University and later worked as a civil engineer. He married Elizabeth Florence Veda Macpherson, granddaughter of Sir David Lewis Macpherson, in London in 1916.
He served in the First World War with the Royal Engineers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Campbell?
field hockey player
When was Walter Campbell born?
Walter Campbell was born on 14 October 1886 in Dublin.
When did Walter Campbell die?
Walter Campbell died on 11 July 1967 in Dublin.
What was Walter Campbell's occupation?
Walter Campbell was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Walter Campbell?
Walter Campbell was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Campbell (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Campbell. https://biography.guide/walter-campbell/
MLA: "Walter Campbell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-campbell/.
Chicago: "Walter Campbell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-campbell/.
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