Robert CAMPBELL

Regimental number12694
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, A Campbell, Kakahu Bush, Geraldine
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, J Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Mokoia on 6 May 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations at Loupart Wood, Bapaume and Bancourt from 24th August to 1st September 1918. This soldier, throughout, acted as a stretcher bearer and repeatedly went through heavy shell and machine gun fire to and from the front line, and made numerous trips over a long and dangerous route with marked courage and endurance.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 24 January 1919

Bar to Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field on 11th and 12th Oct. 1918. This man acted as a stretcher bearer and was unceasing in his efforts to assist the heavy machine gun fire, and by his fine work many livs were saved, and much suffering prevented. He showed an absolute disregard for his own personal safety, and before the Company was relieved immediately after an attack, he went around the Company area and made certain that no wounded wereleft lying out.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 May 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 8

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