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Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps) Alexander Hunkins Campbell (ASN: 0-5310), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Bataan in April 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in August 1945.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps)

    Regiment:

    Air Warning Service Company

    Action Date:

    1941 – 1942
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps) Alexander Hunkins Campbell (ASN: 0-5310), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, Air Warning Service Company, in the Philippine Islands from 1941 to 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Campbell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.