# General Lord Edward Campion — No More Parades character guide

> General Lord Edward Campion in No More Parades by Ford Madox Ford.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** General Campion, Campion, old Campion

**First appearance:** 0001-no-more-parades

## Who they are

A senior general of the old military establishment, whose favor and displeasure shape the fates of the officers beneath him.

## In the story

### [To William Bird](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_more_parades_se/chapters/to-william-bird)

Referenced for his political opinions and inaccuracies in quoting Henry V, which the author disclaims responsibility for.

### [No More Parades Part I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_more_parades_se/chapters/no-more-parades)

Inspects Tietjens' unit and writes a confidential memorandum, representing military authority.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_more_parades_se/chapters/part-i-i)

Tietjens' godfather and father's friend, who sent Captain Mackenzie to Tietjens' unit with a note.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_more_parades_se/chapters/part-i-ii)

Campion is mentioned as the commander whose car is waiting at the camp gate with a mysterious visitor; Tietjens is fond of him and prefers to serve under his command.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_more_parades_se/chapters/part-i-iii)

Upset by Sylvia's unauthorized arrival, he sends a furious note to Tietjens and suspects him of collusion, though he also thinks Tietjens deserves better employment.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_more_parades_se/chapters/part-ii-ii)

Clears the room, speaks with Sylvia about her arrival, discusses a charge-sheet with Tietjens.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_more_parades_se/chapters/part-iii-i)

Inspects Tietjens' unit, criticizes lack of fire-extinguishers and poor training officer, orders Tietjens to accompany him.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_more_parades_se/chapters/part-iii-ii)

Drafts a letter on unified command, reflects on his idyllic past at Groby, and questions Tietjens about his mother's secret grief.

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