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[[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] {{SIR}} '''Charles Campbell''', K.C.M.G., D.S.O., Royal Navy, Retired (26 March, 1847 – 8 February, 1911) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]].
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[[Admiral (Royal Navy)|Admiral]] {{SIR}} '''Charles Campbell''', K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., Royal Navy, Retired (26 March, 1847 – 8 February, 1911) was an officer of the [[Royal Navy]].
  
 
==Early Life & Career==
 
==Early Life & Career==
Campbell took up his duties as Flag Captain to the Commander-in-Chief at the Nore on 6 July, 1899.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Thursday, 6 July, 1899.  Issue '''35874''', col D, pg. 10.</ref>
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Campbell entered the service with the December 1860 intake term at {{UK-1Britannia}}, his examination scores ranking him sixth of thirty-four candidates accepted for naval cadetships.<ref>"Military And Naval Intelligence."  ''The Times'' (London, England), Wednesday, Dec 12, 1860; pg. 10; Issue 23801.</ref>
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Campbell was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 30 June, 1882.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25123/pages/3031 no. 25123.  p. 3031.]  30 June, 1882.</ref>
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==Captain==
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Campbell was promoted to the rank of {{CaptRN}} on 30 June, 1888.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/25837/pages/3826 no. 25837.  p. 3826.]  13 July, 1888.</ref>
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In recognition of his services in Benin he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 21 December, 1894.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26581/pages/7527 no. 26581.  p. 7527.]  21 December, 1894.</ref>  He was also appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Services Order (D.S.O.) on 25 May, 1897.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/26856/pages/2928 no. 26856.  p. 2928.]  25 May, 1897.</ref>  He was appointed in command of the {{UK-EmpressOfIndia|f=t}} on 8 June.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Wednesday, 2 June, 1897.  Issue '''35219''', col D, p. 9.</ref>
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According to ''The Times'' Campbell was "well-known" as the author of the ''Vocabulary Signal Book'' and ''Admiralty Secret Cyphers''.<ref>"The Naval Preparations" (News).  ''The Times''.  Friday, 10 January, 1896.  Issue '''34783''', col C, p. 8.</ref>
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In January 1896, he assumed command of the {{UK-Theseus|f=t}}.{{MackieRNW}}
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Campbell took up his duties as Flag Captain to the Commander-in-Chief at the Nore on 6 July, 1899.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices).  ''The Times''.  Thursday, 6 July, 1899.  Issue '''35874''', col D, p. 10.</ref>  He was appointed a [[Naval Aide-de-Camp]] to the Queen dated 1 August, vice [[Reginald Neville Custance|Custance]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27120/pages/5869 no. 27120.  p. 5869.]  26 September, 1899.</ref>
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He was reappointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp, to King Edward VII, on 25 February, 1901.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27289/pages/1417 no. 27289.  p. 1417.]  26 February, 1901.</ref>
  
 
Lieutenant [[Alfred Ernle Montacute Chatfield, First Baron Chatfield|Ernle Chatfield]], who served at Sheerness from 1901 to 1902, later wrote of Campbell:
 
Lieutenant [[Alfred Ernle Montacute Chatfield, First Baron Chatfield|Ernle Chatfield]], who served at Sheerness from 1901 to 1902, later wrote of Campbell:
  
:He was one of the very non-modern school.  Cricket bewitched him and was his main topic of conversation.  He kept a cricket ball on his chimney-piece and when I went in with my gunnery problems he would detain me with cricket stories, and discuss how we should place the field next Saturday in the match against &mdash;&mdash;.  Holding the ball in his hand he would keep on going through the motions of bowling as he talked.<ref>Chatfield.  ''The Navy and Defence''.  p. 44.</ref>
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<blockquote>He was one of the very non-modern school.  Cricket bewitched him and was his main topic of conversation.  He kept a cricket ball on his chimney-piece and when I went in with my gunnery problems he would detain me with cricket stories, and discuss how we should place the field next Saturday in the match against &mdash;&mdash;.  Holding the ball in his hand he would keep on going through the motions of bowling as he talked.<ref>Chatfield.  ''The Navy and Defence''.  p. 44.</ref></blockquote>
  
Campbell was placed on the Retired List on 18 October, 1906,<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27960/pages/7110 no. 27960.  p. 7110.]  23 October, 1906.</ref> and advanced to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 22 July, 1910.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28400/pages/5396 no. 28400.  p. 5396.]  26 July, 1910.</ref>
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==Flag Rank==
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Campbell was promoted to the rank of {{RearRN}} dated 7 December, 1901, vice [[John William Brackenbury|Brackenbury]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27387/pages/8838 no. 27387.  p. 8838.]  13 December, 1901.</ref>
  
==Footnotes==
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For his services in connection with the settlement of French claims in Newfoundland Campbell was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.) on 9 November, 1905.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27852/supplements/7496 (Supplement) no. 27852.  p. 7496.]  19 October, 1906.</ref>
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Campbell was promoted to the rank of {{ViceRN}} on 17 October, 1906, vice [[Lewis Anthony Beaumont|Beaumont]].<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27959/pages/7017 no. 27959.  p. 7017.]  19 October, 1906.</ref>  In accordance with the provisions of the [[Order in Council of 8 December, 1903]], he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 18 October, 1906,<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/27960/pages/7110 no. 27960.  p. 7110.]  23 October, 1906.</ref> and was advanced to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on the Retired List on 22 July, 1910.<ref>''The London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/28400/pages/5396 no. 28400.  p. 5396.]  26 July, 1910.</ref>
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
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*"Admiral Sir C. Campbell" (Obituaries).  ''The Times''.  Friday, 10 February, 1911.  Issue '''39505''', col C, pg. 11.
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*"Admiral Sir C. Campbell" (Obituaries).  ''The Times''.  Friday, 10 February, 1911.  Issue '''39505''', col C, p. 11.
 
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==Service Records==
 
==Service Records==
 
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*The National Archives.  [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7894261&queryType=1&resultcount=7 ADM 196/38.]
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*The National Archives.  [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7903441&queryType=1&resultcount=7 ADM 196/15.]
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Revision as of 09:34, 27 March 2018

Admiral SIR Charles Campbell, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., Royal Navy, Retired (26 March, 1847 – 8 February, 1911) was an officer of the Royal Navy.

Early Life & Career

Campbell entered the service with the December 1860 intake term at Britannia, his examination scores ranking him sixth of thirty-four candidates accepted for naval cadetships.[1]

Campbell was promoted to the rank of Commander on 30 June, 1882.[2]

Captain

Campbell was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1888.[3]

In recognition of his services in Benin he was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Third Class Class, or Companion, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 21 December, 1894.[4] He was also appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Services Order (D.S.O.) on 25 May, 1897.[5] He was appointed in command of the battleship Empress of India on 8 June.[6]

According to The Times Campbell was "well-known" as the author of the Vocabulary Signal Book and Admiralty Secret Cyphers.[7]

In January 1896, he assumed command of the first class protected cruiser Theseus.[8]

Campbell took up his duties as Flag Captain to the Commander-in-Chief at the Nore on 6 July, 1899.[9] He was appointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp to the Queen dated 1 August, vice Custance.[10]

He was reappointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp, to King Edward VII, on 25 February, 1901.[11]

Lieutenant Ernle Chatfield, who served at Sheerness from 1901 to 1902, later wrote of Campbell:

He was one of the very non-modern school. Cricket bewitched him and was his main topic of conversation. He kept a cricket ball on his chimney-piece and when I went in with my gunnery problems he would detain me with cricket stories, and discuss how we should place the field next Saturday in the match against ——. Holding the ball in his hand he would keep on going through the motions of bowling as he talked.[12]

Flag Rank

Campbell was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral dated 7 December, 1901, vice Brackenbury.[13]

For his services in connection with the settlement of French claims in Newfoundland Campbell was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (K.C.M.G.) on 9 November, 1905.[14]

Campbell was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 17 October, 1906, vice Beaumont.[15] In accordance with the provisions of the Order in Council of 8 December, 1903, he was placed on the Retired List, at his own request, on 18 October, 1906,[16] and was advanced to the rank of Admiral on the Retired List on 22 July, 1910.[17]

Bibliography

  • "Admiral Sir C. Campbell" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 10 February, 1911. Issue 39505, col C, p. 11.

Service Records

 

Footnotes

  1. "Military And Naval Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Dec 12, 1860; pg. 10; Issue 23801.
  2. The London Gazette: no. 25123. p. 3031. 30 June, 1882.
  3. The London Gazette: no. 25837. p. 3826. 13 July, 1888.
  4. The London Gazette: no. 26581. p. 7527. 21 December, 1894.
  5. The London Gazette: no. 26856. p. 2928. 25 May, 1897.
  6. "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 2 June, 1897. Issue 35219, col D, p. 9.
  7. "The Naval Preparations" (News). The Times. Friday, 10 January, 1896. Issue 34783, col C, p. 8.
  8. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
  9. "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 6 July, 1899. Issue 35874, col D, p. 10.
  10. The London Gazette: no. 27120. p. 5869. 26 September, 1899.
  11. The London Gazette: no. 27289. p. 1417. 26 February, 1901.
  12. Chatfield. The Navy and Defence. p. 44.
  13. The London Gazette: no. 27387. p. 8838. 13 December, 1901.
  14. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 27852. p. 7496. 19 October, 1906.
  15. The London Gazette: no. 27959. p. 7017. 19 October, 1906.
  16. The London Gazette: no. 27960. p. 7110. 23 October, 1906.
  17. The London Gazette: no. 28400. p. 5396. 26 July, 1910.
  18. The Navy List. (April, 1894). p. 242.
  19. The Navy List. (April, 1894). p. 242.
  20. O'Callaghan Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/18. f. 104/208.
  21. The Navy List. (March, 1896). p. 268a.
  22. The Navy List. (October, 1898). p. 247.
  23. "Naval & Military Intelligence". The Times. Wednesday, 2 June, 1897. Issue 35219, col D, p. 9.
  24. "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 13 June, 1899. Issue 35854, col D, p. 10.
  25. "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Thursday, 6 July, 1899. Issue 35874, col D, p. 10.