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We remember Alexander Campbell
We remember Alexander Campbell
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
401
Australian Machine Gun Corps
1st Machine Gun Battalion
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17th April 1916
1916
events
Absent Without Leave
Military Discipline
Grantham
United Kingdom
Awarded to 96 hours detention, forfeits 8 days pay.
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1st December 1916 - 4th December 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Shrapnel Wound Right Shoulder
Hospital/Institution
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20th September 1917
1917
events
Absent Without Leave
Military Discipline
Grantham
United Kingdom
Awarded 14 days confined to barracks and forfeits 3 days pay.
Source:8090354
25th December 1917 - 27th December 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Gassed with Gas Shell
Hospital/Institution
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25th March 1918
employment
Accountant
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enlistment
Townsville Queensland
Australia
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events
Crimes
Military Discipline
Award - Reverts to Private.
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marriage
Isabella Sinclair Campbell
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1918
death
Killed in Action
France
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Source:9129382
22nd August 1918
burial
Harbonnieres
France
VII. H. 1.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Campbell |
| Source | 8090354 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 401 | Australian Machine Gun Corps | 1st Machine Gun Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella | mother | ||
| Donald Herbert Campbell | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Sinclair Campbell | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-28 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-28 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
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Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Somme, France 1Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Somme, France where Alexander Campbell is honoured and buried.
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Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Somme, France 2Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Somme, France where Alexander Campbell is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Somme, France 3Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Somme, France where Alexander Campbell is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Somme, France 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Somme, France 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Somme, France 3 | Vincent96527 |
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