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SECTION XIII Page 74 Download original document at bottom of page CAMPBELL, F. D., Leading Seaman, R.N. Mobilised in August 1914, he served in H.M.S. "Orcoma," and was sent to the North Sea with the l0th Cruiser Squadron. He was engaged on blockade, patrol, and mine-laying duties throughout the period of hostilities, and afterwards returning to port was demobilised in January 1919, holding the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 57, Tusker Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. CAMPBELL, G. A., Private, 1st Essex Regiment. He joined in February 1917, and in the following December proceeded overseas. Serving with his unit on the Western Front, he was in action at the second Battle of the Somme, and at Havrincourt, Cambrai, Ypres, and other places in the Retreat and final Allied Advance of 1918. Sent into Germany after the Armistice he was engaged on special duties with the Army of Occupation for upwards of a year, and returned from Cologne for demobilisation in September 1919. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 22, Silvester Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22. CAMPBELL, G. W., Gunner, R.F.A. Volunteering in April 1915, he was drafted to the Western Front on completing his training in November of that year, and there took part in many important engagements. Mortally wounded in action on the Somme, he unhappily died on July l0th, 1916. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "Great deeds cannot die : They with the sun and moon renew their light for ever." 33, Delaford Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. CAMPBELL, S. G., Rifleman, 2/21st London Regt. (1st Surrey Rifles). He volunteered in August 1914, and served at home until drafted to France in June 1916. After a short period of service on the Western Front, he was transferred with his Battalion to Salonika in December 1916, and to Egypt in the following year. Taking part in the British Advance through Palestine he fought in various operations, resulting in the capture of Jerusalem, where he was unhappily killed in action on December l0th, 1917. He was buried at Jerusalem, and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "Great deeds cannot die." 22, Silvester Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22. CAMPBELL, T. W., Private, Devonshire Regiment. He joined in October 1917, and on completing a term of training in the following year, proceeded to the Western Front, where he took part in the second Battle of the Somme, and other important engagements. He fell fighting at Cambrai on September 18th, 1918, during the Allies' Advance. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "His memory is cherished with pride." 1, Relf Road, Peckham, S.E.15. CAMPBELL, W. C. (M.M.), Cpl., 7th East Surrey Regt. He volunteered in February 1915, and four months later, proceeded to the Western Front. Whilst in this theatre of war he saw much severe fighting, and took part in the Battles of Loos, the Somme, Arras, and Bullecourt, and many other engagements until October 1917, when he returned home and was placed on work of National importance. He was mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service on the Somme in 1916, and was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery displayed in rescuing the wounded under heavy shell-fire at Arras in April 1917. Holding also the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, he was demobilised in December 1918. 34, Trinity Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. CAMPBELL, W. H., Rifleman, 12th Rifle Brigade and 13th K.R.R.C. He volunteered in September 1914, and after four months' training proceeded to the Western Front, where, after taking part in the Battles of the Somme and Passchendaele, he was wounded in action in July 1917, and invalided home. He returned to France, however, on his recovery in October of that year, and unhappily fell in action at Cambrai on January 10th, 1918. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "A costly sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." 33, Delaford Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. CAMPION, C. H., Special War Worker. During the period of hostilities, he was engaged on work of National importance with the South Metropolitan Gas Company in London, and at Rainham. There, employed on various responsible duties in connection with the manufacture of high explosives, he rendered very valuable services until after the cessation of hostilities. 68, Ilderton Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. CAMPION, J. W. (M.M.), Private, 20th London Regiment and Rifleman, K.R.R.C. He volunteered in July 1915, and in the following year, proceeded to the Western Front, where he saw severe fighting in various sectors. He took part in the Battles of the Somme, Arras, Bullecourt, Ypres, Passchendaele, Cambrai, and Amiens, and many other important engagements, and was gassed in action on the Somme. He afterwards served with the Army of Occupation at Cologne, before returning home for demobilisation in March 1920. He was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry in the Field in March 1917, and holds also the General Service and Victory Medals. 1, Vansittart Street, New Cross, S.E.14. CAMPKIN, E. J., Driver, R.F.A. He volunteered in January 1915, and in October was drafted to Mesopotamia, where he took part in the Advance for the Relief of Kut. Later, admitted to hospital suffering from an internal complaint, he was eventually invalided to England. On his recovery, however, he proceeded to the Western Front, and was in action throughout the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, and was demobilised in January 1919. 16, Howbury Road, Peckham, S.E.15. CANDLER, C., Corporal, Royal Defence Corps. Having previously served in the Boer War, he rejoined in the Royal Defence Corps in December 1915, being ineligible for duty in the fighting forces owing to his age. He did much useful work in connection with the training of recruits, and rendered valuable services until his demobilisation in January 1919. He holds the Queen's and King's South African Medals. 42, Armitage Road, Greenwich, S.E.10. CANDY, A. J., Rifleman, Rifle Brigade. He volunteered in May 1915, and on completion of his training, was engaged on important duties at various home stations until early in 1917. He then proceeded to the Western Front, and was in action at the Capture of Vimy Ridge, and in heavy fighting in other sectors. He was demobilised in 1918, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 50, Carlton Grove, Peckham, S.E.15. CANDY, W. D., Sergt., Royal Fusiliers. Having volunteered in May 1915, be was soon drafted to the Western Front, and served with distinction at the Battles of Loos and Vimy Ridge. He also played a prominent part in heavy fighting at St. Eloi, and in other important engagements until the cessation of hostilities. He holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals, and was demobilised in 1919. 50, Carlton Grove, Peckham, S.E.15. CANEY, A. G., Rifleman, 6th London Regiment. He volunteered in September 1914, and proceeding to France in January 1916, was first in action during the German attacks at Loos, and St. Eloi. Later he took part in the Battles of Albert, Vermelles, the Somme, Bullecourt, Ypres (III), Passchendaele, Havrincourt, and Epehy, and in other important engagements in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He was demobilised in February 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 7, Carlton Grove, Peckham, S.E.15. CANNING, C., Private, R.A.S.C. Volunteering in November 1915, he was quickly drafted to France, and owing to his being medically unfit for service in the forward areas, was retained on important clerical duties at Base Headquarters. He did consistently good work in this capacity whilst on the Western Front, and was demobilised in January 1919, holding the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 37, Evelina Road, Peckham, S.E.15. CANNINGS, J., Gunner, R.F.A. He volunteered in September 1914, having previously seen heavy fighting in the South African War, but, owing to his being medically unfit, was retained on special duties with the 24th Reserve Battery at various home stations. He rendered valuable services until his demobilisation in March 1919, and holds the Queen's and King's South African Medals. 87, Enid Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. CANNON, E. W., Sergt., R.A.F. (late R.N.A.S.) Volunteering in October 1915, he served at various stations with his Squadron. He was engaged on important duties which demanded a high degree of technical skill and rendered valuable services, but was not able to obtain his transfer overseas. He was demobilised in March 1919. 60, Laleham Road, Catford, S.E.6. CANNON, T., Gunner, R.F.A. He volunteered in May 1915, and in the following year was drafted to France, and was engaged in the operations on the Ancre front, and in the Battles of Arras, Vimy Ridge, Bullecourt, Ypres, and Passchendaele. He also served at Amiens, and was wounded in the fourth Battle of Ypres, and invalided home. After receiving medical treatment in hospital he was demobilised in January 1919, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 25, Maddin Road, Lower Sydenham, S.E.26. View And Download Original Document |