Walter Campbell (British Army officer) facts for kids
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Sir Walter Campbell
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Sir Walter Campbell, 1918
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| Born | 30 July 1864 County Antrim, Ireland |
| Died | 11 August 1936 (aged 72) Merstham, Surrey |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Years of service | 1887–1927 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order |
Sir Walter Campbell (born July 30, 1864 – died August 11, 1936) was an important officer in the British Army. He reached the high rank of Lieutenant General. He also held a very senior position called Quartermaster-General to the Forces. This role meant he was in charge of making sure the army had all the supplies and equipment it needed.
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Early Life and Learning
Walter Campbell was born in County Antrim, Ireland. His father was John Campbell. Walter went to two well-known schools: Wellington College and Trinity College, Cambridge. He studied at Cambridge for three years. Then, he decided he wanted to be a soldier. He left university to join the Sandhurst military school.
A Career in the Military
Walter Campbell officially joined the Gordon Highlanders as a second lieutenant in 1887. He quickly moved up in rank. By 1890, he was a lieutenant. In 1897, he became a captain.
Early Campaigns and Wars
Campbell served in several early military actions. These included the Waziristan Field Force and the Chitral Relief Force in 1895. He also took part in the Tirah Expeditionary Force from 1897 to 1898. For his bravery, he was promoted to major in 1898.
He then fought in the Second Boer War from 1899 to 1900. For his service, he received the Distinguished Service Order (DSO). This award is given for very brave actions in battle. After the war, he worked as a Brigade Major for the Highland Brigade in South Africa. He returned home in 1902.
Service in the First World War
Campbell played a key role in the First World War. He helped manage supplies for the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. He was involved in the difficult evacuation of soldiers from Gallipoli. By 1918, he was the Quartermaster-General for the Imperial Camel Corps in Jordan.
People at the time said he was amazing at organizing things. The Times newspaper wrote that his "genius for administration made him an outstanding figure of the War."
In 1918, a famous artist named James McBey drew a picture of him. McBey was the official war artist for the Palestine Expeditionary Force.
Later Career and Retirement
In 1923, Sir Walter Campbell was given the very important job of Quartermaster-General to the Forces. He retired from the army four years later, in 1927. Sir Walter Campbell passed away on August 11, 1936.
