15754 Corporal Daniel Campbell, MM, 28/10/1915-20/4/1943.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

Mr and Mrs J. G. Campbell and family, Reid road, wish to thank all kind friends and relations for their kind expressions of sympathy in their sad bereavement, of their son, Daniel Campbell.   -Evening Star, 21/5/1943.

Corporal Daniel Campbell, who has been awarded the Military Medal, was leading his section in an attack south of El Hamma on March 26, when he encountered strong opposition. In the face of heavy fire and with complete disregard for his own safety, he led his section against dug-in positions, destroying at least four. The speed and determination with which he attacked were largely responsible for the platoon getting forward at a point where it had been held up. The courage and initiative shown by Corporal Campbell were of the highest order, and his leadership was outstanding.  -Otago Daily Times, 25/5/1943.

Corporal Daniel Campbell, who was awarded the Military Medal for outstanding bravery in the attack on El Hamma on March 26 and has since died of wounds, was the elder son of Mr and Mrs John Campbell, of Reid Road, South Dunedin. Corporal Campbell, who was 27 years of age at the time of his death, was a well-known footballer in Otago. He was educated at Gimmerburn, where he resided with his uncle, Mr John McLeod, and at the age of 19 he represented the Maniototo County at rugby football. He was at one time captain of the local Country team and for two years was a member of the Union first fifteen, Dunedin. Of a quiet disposition, he was held in high respect in the Gimmerburn district, where he spent most of his life. During his short residence at Frankton Dan Campbell also won many friends. He enlisted on the outbreak of war, and left for overseas service from Lake County as a private in 1940.  -Lake Wakatip Mail, 15/7/1943.

Enfidaville War Cemetery, Tunisia.

In Memoriam

CAMPBELL.— In loving memory of Corporal Daniel Campbell, who was killed in Tunisia on April 20, 1943. 

Suddenly and quickly came the call; His sudden death a shock to us all. 

A sudden change in a moment fell. Without a chance to say farewell.

— Inserted by mother, father, Catherine, and Ivy. 

CAMPBELL. — In loving remembrance of our dear brother, Dannie, killed April 20, 1941. 

Why was he taken so young and so fair, When the world held so many it surely could spare? 

Inserted by Mona and Dick. 

CAMPBELL. — In loving memory of Cpl. Dannie Campbell, M.M., killed on active service, April 20, 1943. Ever remembered. — Inserted by Nola and Noel. 

CAMPBELL. — In loving memory of Cpl. Dannie Campbell, M.M., killed in action, April 20, 1943. "Ever remembered." — Inserted by Nan and Chas.  -Evening Star, 20/4/1946.

Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin.  DCC photo.