Jock Campbell
British army officer and recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Summary
Jock Campbell was born on January 10, 1894[1], in Thurso[2]. He died on February 26, 1942[3], in Halfaya Pass[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (286 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cairo War Memorial Cemetery[7]
- Child: Rosita Anne Campbell[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
- Educated at: Sedbergh School[11], Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[12]
- Award received: Victoria Cross[13], Military Cross[14], Distinguished Service Order[15], Mentioned in Despatches[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Military branch: British Army[18]
- Commons category: Jock Campbell (VC)[19]
- Military, police or special rank: major-general[20], major general[21]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[22]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[23], World War II[24]
- Family name: Campbell[25]
- Given name: John[26]
- Military casualty classification: killed in action[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Start of work period: 1915[29]
Why It Matters
Jock Campbell is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Jock Campbell born?
Jock Campbell's place of birth was Thurso[2].
Where did Jock Campbell die?
Jock Campbell passed away in Halfaya Pass[4].
What did Jock Campbell do for work?
Jock Campbell worked as a military personnel[5].
Where did Jock Campbell go to school?
Jock Campbell was educated at Sedbergh School[11] and Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[12].
What awards did Jock Campbell receive?
Honors received include Victoria Cross[13], Military Cross[14], Distinguished Service Order[15], and Mentioned in Despatches[16].