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Harold
Norman
Campbell
January 29, 1940

–

November 18, 1996

Born:

East Liverpool

, 

Ohio

Home:

Key West

, 

Florida

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Howard Campbell graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1961. He retired in 1993 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Harold Norman Campbell (AFSN: FR-62546), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Campbell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    October 10, 1984 – October 31, 1987

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Harold Norman Campbell (AFSN: FR-62546), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Vice Commander, Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and as Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and as Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, from 10 October 1984 to 31 October 1987. During this period, General Campbell’s foresight, planning, and leadership abilities markedly improved the entire spectrum of Air Force logistics, both at the wholesale and retail levels, resulting in improvements to logistics systems directly impacting the capabilities and combat readiness of the United States Air Force. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Campbell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    20th Tactical Air Support Squadron

    Action Date:

    May 15, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-1855 (1967)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Harold Norman Campbell (AFSN: FR-62546), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller and Pilot of an unarmed O-1 Bird Dog aircraft of the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, in action over Southeast Asia on 15 May 1967. On that date, Captain Campbell located and directed tactical aircraft to destroy a hostile SAM site in the Tally Ho area of operations. Despite intense ground fire which at times bracketed his unarmed aircraft, Captain Campbell accurately marked the widely separated targets and remained overhead directing the fighter aircraft as they delivered their ordnance. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Campbell reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    July 12, 1976 – February 1, 1981

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Harold Norman Campbell (AFSN: FR-62546), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commander for Operations, Vice Commander and Commander, 36th Tactical Fighter Wing, Bitburg Air Base, Germany, from 12 July 1976 to 1 February 1981. In these critical assignments, the outstanding leadership, exemplary foresight and ceaseless efforts consistently demonstrated by Colonel Campbell resulted in significant contributions to the defense of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Central Region and to the highly successful introduction of the F-15 Eagle in Europe. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Campbell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    20th Tactical Air Support Squadron

    Action Date:

    April 28, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-1056 (July 21, 1967)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” to Captain Harold Norman Campbell (AFSN: FR-62546), United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller and O-1 Pilot of the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, in action in Southeast Asia on 28 April 1967. On that date, Captain Campbell was returning from a successful night mission when he observed Dong Ha Air Base under a severe rocket attack. With complete disregard for his own safety and the aircraft’s very low fuel state, Captain Campbell remained in the area to make low passes in the face of intense ground fire in order to mark the hostile rocket sites for fighter aircraft. His heroic actions were successful in halting the rocket attack and reducing casualties at Dong Ha Air Base. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Campbell reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    February 10, 1981 – October 9, 1984

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Harold Norman Campbell (AFSN: FR-62546), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Director of Programs for Bases and Units, Deputy Director of Programs for Forces and Deputy Director of International Programs, Deputy Chief of Staff, Programs and Resources, Headquarters, United States Air Force, Washington, District of Columbia, from 10 February 1981 to 9 October 1984. General Campbell was responsible for developing the leasing alternatives for the beddown of the ground launched cruise missile in Europe. Through his leadership, the Air Force was able to increase flying hours for tactical crews by twenty-five percent and to greatly improve combat sustainability through increased purchases of spares and requisite munitions. He was responsible for developing a comprehensive program for replacing F-5 aircraft used in the military assistance training program which had run out of service life. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Campbell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    20th Tactical Air Support Squadron

    Action Date:

    May 15, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-107 (December 1, 1968)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Harold Norman Campbell (AFSN: FR-62546), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as a Forward Air Controller and O-1 Pilot of the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, directing fighter aircraft in Southeast Asia on 15 May 1967. On that date, Captain Campbell located and directed tactical aircraft to destroy a hostile Strategic Air Missile site in the Tally Ho area of operations. Despite intense ground fire which at times bracketed his unarmed O-1 aircraft, Captain Campbell accurately marked the widely separated targets and remained overhead directing the fighter aircraft as they delivered their ordnance. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Campbell has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    20th Tactical Air Support Squadron

    Action Date:

    May 21, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-1157 (August 8, 1967)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Harold Norman Campbell (AFSN: FR-62546), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller and Pilot of an unarmed O-1 Bird Dog aircraft of the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, in action over Southeast Asia on 21 May 1967. On that date, Captain Campbell voluntarily exposed himself to intense hostile antiaircraft fire in order to direct tactical airpower to destroy hostile artillery opposing friendly forces. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Campbell reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    20th Tactical Air Support Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-1157 (August 8, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Harold Norman Campbell (AFSN: FR-62546), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller and Pilot of an unarmed O-1 Bird Dog aircraft of the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, in action over Southeast Asia in 1967. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Campbell reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    388th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1971

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Harold Norman Campbell (AFSN: FR-62546), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4E Aircraft Commander of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia on 6 May 1971. On that date, during a night escort mission, Major Campbell directed his aircraft through intense hostile antiaircraft fire in support of several allied gunships. Despite certain aircraft malfunctions and extremely heavy antiaircraft artillery resistance, Major Campbell was able to effectively assist the aircraft he was escorting in the silencing of numerous hostile gun positions. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Major Campbell reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.