E. S. Campbell
Earnal "Spud" Spurgeon Campbell (December 28, 1921 – April 13, 2020) was an honored World War II veteran of the United States Merchant Marine. His part in the rescue[1] of 19 Norwegian refugees was recorded in The Last Voyage of the SS Henry Bacon.[2] This was later recognized by several governments, including Russia and Norway.[3]
Campbell was born in Eldridge, Alabama in December 1921.[4]
He went on to become Vice President, Engineering and Technical Services, of
In Waves Astern, his autobiography, he recalls eight decades of adventures to exotic and sometimes isolated destinations while serving his country.
Campbell recalled the February night in a lifeboat in the Arctic filled with terrified refugees, his efforts to send
He died in April 2020, at the age of 98.[6]
References
- ^ Frederick N. Rasmussen (29 March 2003). "Three still afloat recall SS Henry Bacon ; Way Back When; Way Back When". The Baltimore Sun. p. 2D. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ISBN 978-1-55778-801-6. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- VG Nett(in Norwegian). 5 March 2005. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ISBN 978-1-4184-9892-4. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ISBN 978-0-03-063224-2. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ^ Earnal "Spud" Spurgeon Campbell
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