Lance Corporal Robert Campbell
Service Number 13976
Campaign:
World War 1
Died:
15.9.1916
2SG
Aged 23
Commemorated at Thiepval Memorial, France. Pier and Face 7D
Son of Robert Campbell, of Troy, New York, U.S.A
Robert was born on the 29th of October 1892 at Ballymoney, County Antrim in Ireland. His father worked in the textile industry. Robert was educated in County Antrim and on leaving school, worked in local factories.
In 1911 his father re-married and emigrated to the united States, settling in New York. Robert moved to Scotland where, in 1912, he joined Lanarkshire Constabulary.
On the 24th of May 1915, Robert joined the Scots Guards at Hamilton and was allocated Service No 13976. Following training he was posted to the 3rd Battalion and then the 2nd Battalion. On the 24th of January 1916 he was appointed Lance Corporal.
On the 23rd of July 1916, he embarked with his fellow soldiers abord the S.S. Copenhagen. They were immediately deployed to the Somme where they were involved in several engagements.
On the 15th of September the 2nd Battalion, along with many other regiments, were involved in fierce fighting during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette and in the action at Ginchy. Robert was one of many reported as missing in action during the battle. It was later confirmed that he was killed in action on the 15th of September. Robert was only 23 years of age.
It was a very tragic day for the police as 34 British police officers, including Robert, were killed in this action.
Robert is remembered on the Thiepval War Memorial in France and the Ballymoney War Memorial at 28 Royal British Legion Hall High Street Ballymoney. He is also remembered at the Lanarkshire Constabulary War Memorial in Hamilton and the Scottish National War memorial in Edinburgh.
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 28 Royal British Legion Hall High Street Ballymoney Ballymoney Antrim BT53 6BG | Ballymoney War Memorial | World War 1 |
Robert Campbell | 15-9-1916 | View |
| Scotland | Quadrangle of the Police buildings Police Station Beckford Street Hamilton Hamilton Strathclyde ML3 0AA | Lanarkshire Constabulary War Memorial | World War 1 |
Robert Campbell | 15-9-1916 | View |
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