A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Campbell, Archibald
CAMPBELL. (Lieut., 1815. f-p., 8; h-p., 32.)
Archibald Campbell entered the Navy, 2 Nov. 1807, as Ordinary, on board the Bellerophon 74, Capts. Edw. Rotheram and Sam. Warren, flag-ship in succession of Rear-Admirals Bertie and Lord Gardner on the Channel and Baltic stations, from the latter of which he returned to England in Sept. 1809, in consequence of the loss of his left arm and of other wounds received in action with the enemy. On 23 Dec. 1809, he became Midshipman of the Tonnant 80, Capts. Sir Charles Hamilton and Hassaard Stackpoole, employed in the Channel and off Cadiz; after which he served, between Sept. 1810, and Nov. 1814, in the Royal Sovereign yacht, Capt. Sir C. Hamilton, Hogue 74, Capt. Hon. Thos. Bladen Capel, and Royal William and Prince, flag-ships of Sir Rich. Bickerton, all on the Home station. He was then appointed Acting-Master of the Griper sloop, Capt. Arthur M‘Meekan; but since the attainment of his present rank, 18 Feb. 1815, has been on half-pay.
Lieut. Campbell was granted a pension of 91l. 5s. for his wounds 28 May, 1816. He is married. Agents – Case and Loudonsack.