John B. Campbell

Military Person

1777 – 1814

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Who was John B. Campbell?

John B. Campbell was a soldier during the War of 1812, most famous for his expedition to destroy the Miami Indian villages along the Mississinewa River and perhaps most infamous for destroying private houses and other property along with the stocks of grain and mills, which led to a Court of Enquiry and unprecedented letter to the enemy British Army explaining himself.

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Born
Mar 13, 1777
Virginia
Also known as
  • John Campbell
Parents
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Aug 28, 1814
Chippawa, Ontario

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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