Alec Campbell
Alexander William Campbell (26 February 1899 – 16 May 2002) was the final surviving Australian participant of the Gallipoli campaign during the First World War. Campbell joined the Australian Army at the age of 16 in 1915, and served as a stores carrier for two months during the fighting at Gallipoli. He was invalided home and discharged in 1916. He later worked in large number of roles, was twice married and had nine children. He is the great-grandfather of actress, singer and model Ruby Rose.
Alec Campbell | |
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| Birth name | Alexander William Campbell |
| Nickname(s) | The Kid |
| Born | 26 February 1899 Launceston, Colony of Tasmania, British Empire |
| Died | 16 May 2002 (aged 103) Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Australian Army Australian Imperial Force (AIF), 15th Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade |
| Years of service | 2 July 1915 – 22 August 1916 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles/wars | World War I: Battle of Gallipoli |
| Awards | 1914–15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal, Centenary Medal |
| Relations | Ruby Rose (great-granddaughter) |
| Other work | Jackeroo, carpenter, mechanic, builder, boxer (Tasmanian Flyweight Champion), sailor (six Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races) and unionist |
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