The Honorable John D. Campbell was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School on 13 December 1943, class number 309-A. His first duty assignment was as Training Officer, Company B, 221 Battalion, 68th ITR, Infantry Replacement Training Center, Camp Blanding, Florida. | His subsequent duty assignments include: Platoon Leader, Company K, 333d Infantry, 84th Division, ETO; Trainee, Rehab Officer, 6868 Rehab Tng Det, UK; Rehab Officer, Det Cdr, 221 Gen Hospital, ETO an ZI; Administrative Officer and Company Commander, 1st Tng Regt, ASPRD, Fort Jackson, SC. | His awards and decorations include: Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star. | Military schools attended include: 6868 Rehab Tng Det. | He is currently a College Professor.