Background
Sweeney, Walter Campbell was born on November 16, 1876 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Son of Andrew James and Maria (Hanna) Sweeney.
Sweeney, Walter Campbell was born on November 16, 1876 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Son of Andrew James and Maria (Hanna) Sweeney.
Graduate Linsly Institute, Wheeling, 1895. Distinguished graduate School of Lincolnshire, United States Army, 1912. Graduated from Army Staff College, 1913, Army War College, 1920.
Colonel Richard B. Gayle), Colonel Walter Campbell, Anne-Eloise (major Women's Army Corps). Enlisted as private 1st West Virginia Infantry Volumes, May 1898, and advanced to Second lieutenant, Spanish-American War. Second in command Lieutenant Infantry United States Army, June 1, 1899.
Advanced through grades to major general, June 1, 1938.
Served in Philippine Insurrection, 1901, Pulajane campaign, 1906-1907, Moro outbreaks, 1910-1911. Member Sons of the American Revolution, Sojourners, Military Order World War, American Legion. Mason (Shriner).; Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington).
Married Anne McConnell, April. Children: Elizabeth Josephine (wife of Lieutenant.