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MCPO Edward & Mrs. Mildred Camara Campion Scholarship
Established by M.C.P.O. Edward Campion in 1989. Master Chief Campion emigrated from England to Rhode Island in 1929. After graduation from high school in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. His first assignment was as an apprentice seaman at Woodworkers School in San Diego. In 1943, he was transferred to the U.S.S. Patuxent in New Caledonia. Before his discharge in February 1946, he received the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with eight stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star, and the Occupation of Japan Service Medal. Master Chief Campion re-enlisted in the Navy twice, and was called to active duty in 1950 and 1968. In recognition for his efforts while serving in Vietnam, he received the Combat Action Ribbon, and the F.M.F. Operations Insignia, as well as other Vietnamese medals and ribbons. Following his assignment to RNMCB-12 in 1969, he retired with pay as C.U.C.M. in November 1984. His wife, Mildred, was reared in Rhode Island and attended school there, receiving her Bachelor of Education degree in 1950 and her Master of Education degree in 1959. She taught in the elementary schools in several Rhode Island communities before retiring in 1985.
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Endowed Scholarships allow our investors to build a lasting legacy, impacting Seabee children and grandchildren for generations to come. Endowed Scholarships often honor or memorialize family members, Seabee leaders, NAVFAC units, organizations or corporations. Perpetual Named scholarships can be funded at three levels, $60,000, $120,000 and $150,000 and are named by the donor.
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