John CAMPION

Regimental number1671
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSeaman
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Campion, Bowhill Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland
Enlistment date13 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 11 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1617A
Rank from Nominal RollBombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal (Awarded)


Recommendation date: 22 April 1917

FateReturned to Australia 24 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the attack of 4th Australian Division on the morning of the 11th April 1917 and the enemy attack on the morning of the 15th instant, Gunner CAMPION exhibited marked bravery and resourcefulness under very heavy and continuous shell fire. He succeeded in maintaining Group headquarters communications during both operations, though wires were may times out.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal