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Kenneth John Campbell enlisted with the 10th Field Ambulance on the 19th of February 1916
with the rank of Private and left Melbourne on board HMAT A34 "Persic" on the 3rd of June 1916.
2nd Lieut. Kenneth John CAMPBELL. 33rd Bn. On the night of May 28th/29th 1917,
in a raid on enemy's trenches at ST YVES, 2nd Lieut K.J.CAMPBELL led the main Storming Party with
marked fearlessness and great coolness. He was the first to enter the enemy's trenches and the
last to leave them. He personally saw to the demolition of a large concrete dugout which was at
the limit of the objective, and brought back valuable information.
Throughout the operation he displayed splendid leadership, and set a very fine example to his men
who hold him in very high esteem. Prior to the night of the raid he spent much time in NO MAN'S
LAND and on the one night entered the enemy's trenches. (Raiding Party, 2 Officers, 52 Others)
London Gazette 18th July 1917. Page 7252 Position 5.
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 8th of November 1917. Page 2939
Position 3.
Kenneth was a single 28 year old School Teacher from Alvie, Victoria upon enlistment. His
mother lived at 83 Commercial Road, Footscray, Melbourne and was his next of kin.
(BEAN; History of WW1 Vol IV p665)
(Australian National Archives)
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