Campbell, Alexander S/12277 ( - 1915)

Private, 5th Bn. Cameron Highlanders

Buried at Loos Memorial

Commemorated at Hillhead High School

These two gallant brothers (See James Campbell) the only sons of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Campbell, 175 Byres Road, were among the first to answer the call of King and country. In life they were deeply attached to one another, and in death they were not greatly divided. On the fateful 25th September, 1915, both brothers took part in the attack on the German lines at Loos. The fighting was severe and bitter, and at the close of the day the elder brother, James C. Campbell, was reported missing. The following day, Sunday, 26th, was spent by Alexander in searching over the battlefield for his much-loved brother. A comrade, Private Gordon Eccles, writes
that Alexander came upon him wounded and unable to move, and carried him on his back for a distance of two miles to a dressing station. That is the last glimpse we get of this faithful brother and unselfish friend. On the 27th the Camerons once more advanced to the attack, and Private Alexander S. Campbell did not answer the evening roll call. They were months later officially reported by the War Office, "Missing, supposed killed." The heartfelt sympathy of the whole School goes out to the parents, thus doubly bereaved. Both brothers were popular and enthusiastic members of the Former Pupils Rugby Club, and their early death is mourned by a wide circle.