Ross Campbell (diplomat)

Ross Campbell, OC, DSC (November 4, 1918 – August 15, 2007) was a Canadian Diplomat, working as a member of the Canadian External Affairs Department. He held diplomatic posts throughout the world including Norway, Denmark, and Turkey, and served as Canada's Ambassador to Yugoslavia, Algeria, Korea, and Japan. Between 1967 and 1972, Campbell served as ambassador to NATO. Upon finishing diplomatic service Campbell was appointed chairman of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited.

Campbell studied Law at the University of Toronto, upon graduation he volunteered for military service. He served with the Royal Canadian Navy from 1940 to 1945. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by King George VI in 1944 for his work in Motor Torpedo Boats. During his tour of duty Campbell took park in two North African invasions and others in Italy, Greece and Normandy. Campbell ended the war as a lieutenant commander. Soon after the end of the Second World War Campbell married Penelope "Pippa" Grantham-Hill in England.

Campbell began his career with External Affairs with postings in Norway, Denmark, and Turkey. During postings in Ottawa he served as a special assistant, the head of the Middle East division, and the assistant under-secretary of state for External Affairs. He was a member of the Canadian delegation to the General Assembly during the Suez Crisis in 1956. Campbell was appointed as Canada's first Ambassador to Yugoslavia, concurrently being accredited as Ambassador to Algeria while residing in Yugoslavia.

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