Background
Edgar, Campbell Dallas was born on August 23, 1889 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of Commander Webster Appleton and Matilda (Emory) Edgar.
Edgar, Campbell Dallas was born on August 23, 1889 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of Commander Webster Appleton and Matilda (Emory) Edgar.
Student Manlius School, 1907-1908. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1912.
1 son, Dallas Sargent. Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1912, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1947. Served in United States Ship Sampson, based at Queenstown, Ireland, 1917-1918.
Division of squadron commander in amphibious operations, Algiers (North Africa), Sicily, Salerno (Italy), Normandy, Southern France, 1942-1944.
Commander transport squadron, Pacific, 1945. Retired from active service, January 1, 1947.
Married Ysabel Rising, September 15, 1920.