Trooper John CampbellPrint Page 
The marble plaque commemorates Trooper John Campbell who killed in action at Gallipoli in June 1915 during World War One.
Nurse Campbell, of Kilgin, who was head nurse at the Casino Hospital prior to going to Mena, Egypt, sends from Gazzia Hospital the following particulars of her brother, John Campbell's, death at the front :— "He was one of the stretcher bearers, and (in conformity with his principles) never did any fighting, but just helped the wounded and took them out of the firing line. It happened on Monday, June 28th. The whole regiment was out and had all retired back to the trenches.
Our boy was the last. He stopped behind alone to attend to the few wounded that were left, and then a shell struck him over the heart. His major sent the boys to him, and they were beside him in a few moments, and in that time as usual he did not think of self but told one of the young fellows where to find me and tell me and then passed away. The boy who was with him when dying was wounded in tho leg and sent to my hospital. They all say that no one knows how good poor Jack was, always helping others, and doing his full share of the work besides. One of the doctors told me he was one of the noblest and bravest there."
Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser (NSW),
24 August 1915.
Location
| Address: | Pacific Highway & Cedar Street, Woodburn Op-Shop, Woodburn, 2472 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -29.072145 Long: 153.341666 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 28-June-1915 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1915 |
Dedication
In loving memory of John Campbell of Kilgin, R.R. who died for his country at the Dardanelles,
28th June 1915
Aged 29 years.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
