240272 Pte. Duncan Campbell British Army 8th Btn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders from:Lochgilphead Duncan Campbell was my uncle and he came from the crofting community of Silvercraigs about three miles from Lochgilphead. He did not talk about his time with the Argylls, but indicated the names of some of the locals who had served with him, including Jimmy Aitken, the postman, who had lost an arm but still pedalled round the district delivering mail from his bike (he once put me on his handlebars and gave me a lift from Achnaba which is about 3 miles).
Duncan took a bullet through the jaw at, I think, Beaumont Hamel. He spent many years in rehab. and returned to his home where he worked as a mason, fisherman, and crofter. He died in 1966, one of the many unsung heroes who gave their lives and who lived with their battle scars, uncomplaining members of society who made Argyll what it is.
Many of these heroes, who gave us the standard of living which we enjoy, lived uncomplaining lives giving God the Glory and thanks for the fact that they survived when so many of their friends did not. Duncan died in 1967.
It is my honour to be able to record Duncan's service. I am sorry I do not have any photos.
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