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David Campbell (1864–1911) was an American boxer and firefighter.

Biography

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Campbell was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1864.[1][unreliable source?] He gained recognition in Portland, Oregon, as a boxer. He later joined the Portland Fire Department, eventually rising to fire chief. Campbell was killed on June 26, 1911, while responding to a fire at a Union Oil distribution plant.[2] The David Campbell Memorial was dedicated in 1928 in his memory.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "David Campbell – The Boxer" (PDF). PortlandFireHistory.com. 2010. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Perry, Douglas (February 8, 2024). "Fire chief's death shocked Portlanders in 1911; his memorial – and heroism – now fades from view". OregonLive. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  3. ^ "Cenotaph Unveiled to Chief Campbell". The Morning Oregonian. June 29, 1928. p. 22.
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