What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Admiral Gordon Campbell VC 1886-1953 Q-Ship Commander Lived here 1915-1918 Recorded plaque organisation: Saltash Heritage.
Admiral Gordon Campbell VC was a Royal Navy officer who distinguished himself during World War I as a commander of Q-ships, decoy vessels designed to lure submarines into attack. He received the Victoria Cross for his bravery and strategic contributions at sea.
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