James Campbell (Royal Marines officer)
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Major-General Sir James Campbell KCH (1761 – 23 January 1840) was a Royal Marines officer who served as Deputy Adjutant-General Royal Marines.
Sir James Campbell | |
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| Born | 1761 |
| Died | 23 January 1840 (aged 78–79) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
Branch |  Royal Marines |
Rank | Major-General |
| Commands | Royal Marines |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Royal Guelphic Order |
Military career
Campbell was commissioned into the Royal Marines in 1776.[1] He became a major and field officer at the Chatham Division in April 1802[2] and went on to be lieutenant colonel at the Portsmouth Division in November 1808.[3] Promoted to major-general on 27 May 1825,[4] he became Deputy Adjutant-General Royal Marines (the professional head of the Royal Marines) in August 1825[5] before retiring in March 1831.[6]