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We remember William John Campbell
We remember William John Campbell
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1915
employment
Commercial Traveller
Colombo Tea Company
Dunedin
New Zealand
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21st August 1915
1915
enlistment
New Zealand
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21st August 1915
1915
marriage
Florence Coutts
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4th October 1915
1918
dates
Age 27
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8th April 1918
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Gunner
13/2308
New Zealand Field Artillery, 1st Brigade
3rd Battery
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theatres
Egypt :4
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1918
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
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8th April 1918
burial
The Somme
France
Plot 2. Row B. Grave 18.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Campbell |
| Source | 7970973 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 13/2308 | New Zealand Field Artillery, 1st Brigade | 3rd Battery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Campbell | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Coutts | wife | 4th October 1915 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-21 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
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Alexandra War Memorial, Alexandra Central OtagoGunner William John Campbell 13/2308 is remembered on this memorial
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Online Cenotaph: New Zealand Expeditionary Force |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra War Memorial, Alexandra Central Otago | Gerald98528 |
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