Description
King’s South Africa, 2 bars, SA 1901, SA 1902, 615 Sapper Charles Campbell, Royal Engineers. Scotsman from City of Glasgow.
Officially impressed: “615 Sapr. C. Campbell. R.E.”
Confirmed on the medal roll, also earning the QSA with clasps for Belmont, Orange Free State, Transvaal.
Served in the Boer War with the 11th Field Company, Royal Engineers.
Born in Barony, City of Glasgow, Scotland.
18 year old former Bricklayer, attested for service on 14th January 1897.
Saw this service:
Home, 14th Jan 1897 – 22nd October 1899
South Africa, 23rd October 1899 – 24th September 1902
Home, 25th Sept 1902 – 13th Jan 1909.
“Injuries in or by the service: Sustained slight injury to left hand on duty, 20th June 1897”
Fought in the early battle of Belmont on 23rd November 1899
