James E. Campbell – Colonel, United States Army

From a contemporry press report:

Colonel (Ret.) James E. Campbell, 77, died Sept. 4 1996  in Pardee Hospital, North Carolina.

Colonel Campbell served in the Vietnam War and World War II in North Africa and Italy. He also served during the Japanese occupation and in Germany and France after World War II. His last active-duty post was in Athens, Greece He was a life member of the National Retired Officers Association and former director of the Western North Carolina Chapter.

His decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal.

He is survived by his wife, Jean.

Burial was held September 12, 1996 at the Arlington National Cemetery.

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