Herbert CAMPBELL

Regimental number2/2568
AddressDawson Street, Reefton
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, W S Campbell, Dawson Street, Reefton
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Final rankCaptain
Final unit2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'Mentioned in despatch from General Sir Douglas Haig, G.C.B., Commander in Chief of the British Armies in France, dated 13th November, 1916.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 4 January 1917.

Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On October 5th, 1918, opposite Bel Aise Farm, and following days, he commanded his company in the front line with the greatest dash and skill, and sent back at every opportunity most valuable information. Prior to the advance on October 8th, his company was heavily shelled, and several casualties were inflicted. His personal leadership maintained the company organisation, and his men started off at exactly the right spot and time. He was shortly afterwards severely wounded, but made the most gallant efforts to continue advancing with his men. He has invariably shown a fine example of coolness and cheerfulness under the most trying circumstances.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 15 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Sixth

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