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CAMPBELL Robert McGregor

Service numberĀ VX44970 Australian Army

 

The Campbell family moved from Beaconsfield and by 1914 they were living in Newton Victoria.

On the 25 October 1916, Robert joined the Royal Australian Navy he was discharged on 17 March 1921.

In 1924 Robert and Rosa lived in Davey Street Geelong and had three children, Alan McGregor, Mavis Lily and Irene Janet.

Robert died on 9 July 1978 and was cremated at Memorial Park, North Altona, his ashes are interred at Geelong Eastern Cemetery (Rose Garden 27, Row 03, Position 1).

Name CAMPBELL Robert McGregor
Service Number VX44970 Australian Army
Rank Signalman
Unit 10 Tele SWBD OP Section
Conflict Second World War 1939-1945
Date of enlistment
5 July 1940 Caulfield Victoria
Locality on Enlistment East Geelong
Served Unknown
Date of discharge 24 January 1946
Medals awarded Pacific Star 1941-1945, Defence Medal 1939-1945, War Medal 1939-1945 and Australia Service Medal 1939-1945
Born 6 October 1900 Beaconsfield Victoria
Parents Robert Alexander Campbell and Rosa Cecelia Cope
Married Priscilla Beatrice Olive Simmons in 1924 at Geelong Victoria
Occupation Salesman