George M. Campbell

For the United States Navy destroyer escort, see USS George M. Campbell (DE-773).
George M. Campbell
Screenshot from John Ford's short film Torpedo Squadron 8 (1942), showing Lieutenant JG George M. Campbell (right) and Airman 2nd Class Ronald J. Fisher with their plane on the USS Hornet
Born(1907-01-07)January 7, 1907
Madras, Oregon
DiedJune 4, 1942(1942-06-04) (aged 35)
Pacific Ocean, near Midway Atoll
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1928–1942
RankLieutenant, junior grade
UnitTorpedo Squadron 8
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsNavy Cross

George Marvin Campbell (January 7, 1907 – June 4, 1942) was a United States Navy officer. He was killed in action at the Battle of Midway while flying a torpedo bomber during an attack against several Japanese aircraft carriers.

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