John Campbell, 18A Gravir


Private JOHN CAMPBELL
Last address in Lewis: 18A Gravir,
Son of John and Mary Campbell, of 18, Gravir, Stornoway.
Service unit: 1st Seaforth Highlanders
Service number: 3/7159
Date of birth: 27 December 1894
Date of death: 20 December 1914 at the age of 20
Killed in action
Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, Panel 38 and 39
Local memorial: Pairc, Kershader

John was one of the children of John (1859) and Mary (1860), the others being Alexander (1892), Angus (1900), Christina Ann (1896), Donald (1900) and Roderick (1902).

His brothers Alexander (RNR), Donald (Royal Garrison Artillery) and Angus (Royal Fleet Auxiliary) also served during the war but survived. 

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