| Edward Hale Campbell | |
| Birth Date: | 4 October 1872 |
| Birth Place: | South Bend, Indiana, US |
| Death Place: | Medina, Washington, US |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Serviceyears: | 1893–1936 |
| Spouse: | Lilian Strong |
Edward Hale Campbell (October 4, 1872 – December 11, 1946) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He served in the Spanish–American War and World War I.
Edward Campbell was born in South Bend, Indiana on October 4, 1872 to Myron and Abbie Campbell.
Campbell graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1893 and would later be assigned to the .
During the Spanish–American War, he served off the coast of Central America. Following the war, he served aboard the and the before being assigned to assist in the fitting-out of the . In 1907, he was named Judge Advocate General of the Navy. He served in this position until 1909, when he left to assist in the fitting-out of the .
During World War I, Campbell commanded the . Following this assignment, he would take command of the Naval Training Station, Newport.
He returned to his former position of Judge Advocate General for the years 1925–1929. In 1929, he would take command of the Special Service Squadron. From 1934 to 1935, he served as commander of the Scouting Force. Later, he took command of the 12th Naval District. He retired on November 1, 1936.
He received the Navy Cross for actions during World War I.
He married Lilian Strong. Together, they had 2 children: Georgiana Campbell and Edward S. Campbell.
Campbell died in December 11, 1946 in Medina, Washington. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery with Lilian and their daughter, Georgiana.[1]