Norman Campbell, 37 Gelir

Sergeant NORMAN CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 37 Gelir
Son of John Campbell
Service unit: 2nd Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 6401
Date of death: 20 October 1914 at the age of 35
Killed in action in France.
Interred: Houplines Communal Cemetery Extension, grave II. D. 10
Local memorial: Point (Garrabost)
Was the first to fall from the Bayble district.

In the 1881 census, Norman is the 2-year old son of John (32, fisherman) and Isabella Campbell (29). A decade later, the family appears to be complete, with siblings Evander (14), Donald (10) and Margaret (7).

His brother Donald served with the Canadian forces:

 Date of birth: 28 May 1885
Height: 5 ft 4½ in
Complexion: Sandy
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown (balding)
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Blacksmith
Last address in Lewis: 37 Gelir
Current address: 51 Dixon St, Galt, ON

Marital status: Married
Next of kin: Lillian Campbell, Wife, of 51 Dixon St, Galt, ON

Military unit: 236th Canadians
Service number: 1030415
Volunteered at Galt, ON on 14 February 1917

Distinction: DCM and bar for gallantry