| Regimental number | 2769 |
| Place of birth | Collingwood, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | North Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs D M Campbell, 503 Canning Street, North Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (altered to Military Medal) Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at VAIRE WOOD, south east of CORBIE on 4th July, 1918. When his Platoon Commander became a casualty Sergeant CAMPBELL at once assumed command and displaying considerable qualities of leadership carried his command to its objective. An enemy post in a communication trench proving troublesome was rushed by the platoon on his right. Seeing the enemy working up the trench this N.C.O. at once led a party with great skill to a point behind them, established a block and cut off 40 of the enemy who soon surrendered. Then bombing forward he cleared the trench and established a post at this point. His courage, initiative and leadership had the greatest effect on his platoon which fought and worked throughout with conspicuous dash.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
