George McIntyre Campbell

(Confirmed)

Born: 9 August, 1886

Died: 1 January, 1972

Biographical Summary:

Awarded the Military Medal.  The recommendation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on the Hindenburg Line N. of Bellicourt on 30 Sept. 1918.

During the first stage of the attack this brave N.C.O. showed an utter disregard of danger in spite of M.G. fire from both flanks which was causing numerous casualties.  He advanced quickly and by his determined and resolute manner so inspired his comrades in the immediate vicinity that they followed him to the final assault whereby a number of the enemy were killed and the remainder put to flight.  During a strong counter attack which was launched by the enemy later, he so controlled and directed the fire that none of the enemy reached the trench in his vicinity.  During the whole of the operation, by his quick decision and sound judgement and by his good leadership he contributed largely to the success of the attack.

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Service Number: 3030

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private
• Held rank of Lance Corporal
• Held rank of Corporal

Birth Records:

• 9 August, 1886 in Bolton

Death Records:

• 1 January, 1972 in Hornsby

Address:

• Gowrie 3 Alexander Avenue Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - George Campbell
• mother - Sarah McIntyre
• wife - Alice Fairhurst

Organisations:

• Member of - 55th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Campbell George McIntyre SERN 3030 POB Bolton England POE Warwick Farm NSW NOK M Campbell Sarah (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Rolls George McIntyre Campbell (Webpage)
• Honours and Awards George McIntyre Campbell Military Medal (Website)
• Honours and Awards George McIntyre Campbell Recommendation (Website)

Commemorations:

• CAMPBELL G. Mc. I. on the South Face of the