Charles C. Campbell

From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Campbell in 2007

Charles C. "Hondo" Campbell (1948 – February 8, 2016) was an American general. He was the 17th Commanding General in the United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM). He previously served as FORSCOM’s Deputy Commanding General and Chief of Staff from April 26, 2006 to January 8, 2007. He assumed his Commanding General assignment January 9, 2007, and completed it June 3, 2010. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Campbell died in Shreveport on February 8, 2016, from a heart attack. He was aged 68.[1][2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "'Hondo' Campbell, former FORSCOM boss, Vietnam vet, dies". Army Times. February 9, 2016.
  2. "'Hondo' Campbell, Shreveporter, historic general, dies". shreveporttimes.com. February 9, 2016.