He had lied about his age to enlist at 16, and landed on Gallipoli in October 1915, with the 15th Battalion. He was evacuated about two months later suffering war wounds and partial paralysis brought on by mumps, which affected his right eye for the rest of his life.
In 2000, Mr. Campbell was recognized as one of the "Australian Legends". His name and photograph were honored as part of an annual series of commemorative postage stamps issued by Australia Post since 1997. The stamps commemorate living Australians who have made lifetime contributions to Australia's national identity and character
Mr Campbell's medals and honors include:
1914-15 Star.
British War Medal
Victory Medal.
80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal.
Centenary Medal.
Australia Post Australian Legends Award, Campbell's 45-cent Legend stamp displays the soldier's portrait as a young man, photographed just prior to his departure for Gallipoli.
Mr. Campbell led Hobart's ANZAC Day parade three weeks prior to his death.
He had lied about his age to enlist at 16, and landed on Gallipoli in October 1915, with the 15th Battalion. He was evacuated about two months later suffering war wounds and partial paralysis brought on by mumps, which affected his right eye for the rest of his life.
In 2000, Mr. Campbell was recognized as one of the "Australian Legends". His name and photograph were honored as part of an annual series of commemorative postage stamps issued by Australia Post since 1997. The stamps commemorate living Australians who have made lifetime contributions to Australia's national identity and character
Mr Campbell's medals and honors include:
1914-15 Star.
British War Medal
Victory Medal.
80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal.
Centenary Medal.
Australia Post Australian Legends Award, Campbell's 45-cent Legend stamp displays the soldier's portrait as a young man, photographed just prior to his departure for Gallipoli.
Mr. Campbell led Hobart's ANZAC Day parade three weeks prior to his death.
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