Records Of The Men Of Lochbroom

17 - RECORDS OF THE MEN OF LOCHBROOM

1915

PTE. JOHN CAMPBELL, 13th Bn. Australian Imperial Force.

Aged 33

Son of the late Mr. Murdo Campbell, Achabhraigh, Achiltibuie.

Pte. Campbell must have joined the Army in Australia early

in the War, but no reccord of his service is obtainable.

Wounded and admitted to No. 17 General Hospital Alexandria, suffering from severe gunshot wounds	8th July, 1915.
Died of wounds	20th July, 1915.

“Narrow was my dwelling for them:

Homes they builded o’er the ocean,

Yet they leave all for me. –

Hearing their mother calling,

Bringing their lives for me.”

Laclan M’Lean Watt.

Official information

Official record (CWGC)

Cemetery / Memorial: Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial, Egypt.

Grave: Panel 38 and 39.

Location and Map (CWGC)

Local Memorial: Coigach

additional information

Service Number was 140.

He is also commemorated on the Australian War Memorial. http://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1678444/

Family information

The connection with the Parish today is not known.