Campbell, Albert Ernest (Albert E.) Photo
Rank Sgt.
Service # 880058
Unit # 186th, 18th
Resident Morpeth, Thamesville, Wheatley
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Sergeant Albert E. Campbell was a volunteer in England.

Sergeant Albert E. Campbell went overseas with the 186th. Battalion March 26th, 1917, proceeding to France in August, transferring to the 18th. Battalion. In August he was gassed; in September his chin strap was broken by shrapnel but he escaped uninjured; September 10th, he suffered injuries to his head, returning to the 4th. Reserve Battalion after recovery when he regained his Sergeant`s stripes which he gave up to go to France.

Date Deceased: 31-08-1991

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (14-09-1917), Blenheim Freedom Library, Kent Regiment Association - Membership List 25 May, 1964, Legion Magazine - Last Post From the Royal Canadian Legion Publication On-line
Height 6' 1.5"
Eye Colour Brown
Age 39
Complexion Dark
Hair Dark Brown
Race White
Birthplace Ore, South Coast of England
Religion a
Last Place of Employment Farmer
Average Earnings $500.00 per year
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info December 25th, 1906, Hastings, England.
When Enlisted February 16th, 1916
Where Enlisted Ridgetown, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $17.50 per month
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Kata Campbell, Ridgetown. Son- Albert George Campbell.

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