John Fyshe Campbell

Argylls

8th Batt. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Scottish National War Memorial, St Columba’s Church memorial, the Helensburgh and Gareloch Unionist Association Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 2 Line 33.

The son of John and Annabella Campbell, 42 Boyd Street, Largs
Siblings: John had an older sister, Margaret, who was a milliner. He had lodgings as 28 John Street, Helensburgh

John Campbell was born and brought up in Largs, Ayrshire. After passing his banking exams he worked as a teller at the Clydesdale Bank in Helensburgh. During this time he lodged with a Mrs Catherine Combs at 28 John Street in the town.
John Campbell was a volunteer in the Territorial Army before the outbreak of war.
John died at Flanders in April, 1917 from wounds received in battle. He was 28 years of age.
His parents chose the inscription: 'He died that we might live. May we live worthy of such sacrifice'.