John B. Campbell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John B. Campbell

US Army officer

Date of Birth: 13-Mar-1777

Place of Birth: Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 28-Aug-1814

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About John B. Campbell

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  • Campbell (March 13, 1777– August 28, 1814) was an American soldier during the War of 1812, famous for his expedition to destroy the Miami Indian villages along the Mississinewa River and perhaps most infamous for ordering the destruction of private houses and other property in Dover, Canada, including the stocks of grain and mills, which led to a Court of Enquiry and an unprecedented letter to the enemy explaining himself.
  • He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Chippawa in July.

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