Biography of William Mann Campbell, St Francis County, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: Paul V Isbell Date: 19 Nov 2008 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** Endowed with the natural aptitude for executive leadership, guided by a thorough understanding of banking as a result of practical experience and specialized training, William Mann Campbell has attained the highest distinction of his outstanding banking career on Jan. 1, 1954 when he was elected President of the NBEA, succeeding his distinguished father. He was born in Forrest City, Oct. 24, 1917, the son of William W. and Victoria (Mann) Campbell. He graduated from Forrest City High School, and the University of Arkansas with a B. S. Degree in Business Administration, in June 1939. In WWII, he enlisted in June 1942 in the U. S. Navy as an apprentice seaman, and became a Commissioned Officer aboard the USS Marcus Island, a CVE. For almost two years he served overseas in the South Pacific and saw action there in several battles, being decorated with two Battle Stars and the Navy Unit Commendation. He served until Jan. 22, 1946 when he was in the U. S. NAVY Reserve as a Lieutenant. On Feb. 15, 1946 he married Miss Virginia Rhea, daughter of J. W. and Daisy (Hicks) Rhea of Waldo, Arkansas. They have a daughter. PICTURE ON 57 SOURCE: HISTORY of ST. FRANCIS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, 1954 - Robert W. Chowning Copyright, with Permission: Weston McCollum Lewey, Publisher -Times Herald Publishing-Forrest City, Arkansas