T. J. D. Campbell (brigadier)
T.J.D. Campbell | |
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Born | ? |
Died |
22 October 1989 67)[1] Australia | (aged
Allegiance |
British Empire Singapore |
Service/branch | Singapore Armed Forces |
Years of service | 1940ā1970 |
Rank | Brigadier-General |
Commands held |
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Battles/wars | World War II |
T.J.D. Campell was Singaporean soldier and educator.
Military career
T.J.D. Campell served in the Singapore Volunteer Corps during the Second World War, and was commissioned into active service in 1950. He was one of the first leaders of the Singapore Army, having held the equidistant command of the Chief of Defence Force during the late 1950s to 1970.[2]
Principal of St. Stephen's School
T.J.D. Campell served as the Principal of St. Stephen's School from 1961 - 1966[3]
Personal life
He was married and has a son and a daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren at the time he died.[2]
References
- ā "Ex-army chief, BG Campbell, dies in Australia". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
- 1 2 "Ex-army chief, BG Campbell, dies in Australia". 22 October 1989. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
- ā "St. Stephen's School History". School History. 2014. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
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