Joseph Fullam Campbell

[Administrator]

Joseph Fullam Campbell

Had I known of this would have bid and kept in trust for the family.

Sad that the memory could be so easily put up by someone for auction.

Do not know of the circumstance, attempt here to at least remember the man.

Joseph Fullam Campbell Third Engineer British Merchant Navy 17th September 1940 Lost at Sea, SS; Tregenna aged 20 years, son of George Rankine Campbell and Eliza Mary Campbell nee Fullam, of Edinburgh Scotland. Another of our scions who gave their all for our Freedom, we Salute his name and recall it today with Pride in his Honour.

www.cwgc.org/search/certifica...sualty=2798272


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He was killed in action when the SS Tregenna was torpedoed and ... Merchant Navy lapel badge. (R). Ù50.00. 893. WWII 1939-1945, Atlantic, Africa, ...

www.warwickandwarwick.com/pag.../651c_0410.pdf

COLLECTABLES SALE 651 - 14th APRIL 2010
Lot No Description Estimate
BRITISH
COINS
Miscellaneous Collections
892
WWII 1939-1945, Atlantic stars and BWM with Minister of Transport
condolence transmittal slip to Joseph Fulham Campbell good extremely
fine. He was killed in action when the SS Tregenna was torpedoed and
sunk by U-65 while sailing in Convoy HX 71 from Philadelphia to Newport
on the 17th September 1940. She was carrying 8000 tons of steel and
there were only 4 survivors from the crew of 37. With CWGC details and
Merchant Navy lapel badge. (R) £50.00

www.warwickandwarwick.com/

If it is not to late would suggest that the family rescue this, I will make a similar enquiry, would look at holding in trust.

Her Name Was Tregenna is a site created as a tribute to Captain William Thomas Care of Barry, Glamorgan, South Wales and the men of one particular ship, though it now carries additional material.

www.ss-tregenna.co.uk

MERCHANT NAVY DAY

I see the ensigns flying, my heart fills with pride,
I see our colours carried, with seamen by my side,
I remember ships and mariners - ( and the debt we owe)
Now resting in the oceans, fathoms deep below.

Joe Earl Aug. 2010

K.

[Grahame Kean]

When Joseph was 13 he and a 55 year old man George Ormiston rescued a young girl from drowning in the sea at Leith on 27 April 1933. Elizabeth McLaughlin was only 6. The pair received a parchment award from the Royal Humane Society as reported in the Scotsman on Wednesday 24 May 1933. Elizabeth lived on Coburg Street at No 14 and Joseph may well have known her. George lived nearby as well - at 2 North Junction Street. The Scotsman - Saturday 29 July 1933 also reported that he received £1 from the society and gave a fuller account of what happened:
"It was stated that Campbell, who is only 13 years of age, made a brave attempt to rescue a little girl who had fallen into the sea at the Marine Parade, Leith. Not being a strong enough swimmer, however, he was unable to bring her ashore. Mr Ormiston was attracted to the scene, and was successful in bringing the girl to the edge of the sea-wall, where assistance was forthcoming to lift her ashore."

[Administrator]

Thank you Grahame for your reply, my original post was from Aug 30, 2010 and the information provided by you was well worth waiting for. I re-iterate that I cannot thank you enough. I attempt to pay tribute and remember and you have helped in that. K.