Regimental number | 1671 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Seaman |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Campion, Bowhill Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1617A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |