Campbell, Daniel H

Sergeant Daniel Henry Campbell

Campbell was born on 24th August 1897 at Drumacarney Tamlaght-Finlagan townland in the district of Ballykelly, Limavady to Daniel Campbell and Catherine Hunter Campbell nee McGinnis (Maginnis).  Daniel's parents were married on 23rd December 1890 with Catherine's surname spelt as Maginnis.

Birth Registration of Daniel Henry Campbell

I can find no trace of the family in the 1901 Irish Census.

In 1911 a Daniel Henry Campbell is boarding in 117.1 Roebuck, Dundrum, Co. Dublin. This appears to be a Church of Ireland hostel or school.

Campbell joined the Belfast Banking Company circa 1915/1916.

In March 1916, Campbell volunteered and enlisted into the 10th (Service) Bn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers with Service Number 26428.

Medal Index Card - D H Campbell

Campbell rose through the ranks to Lance Corporal, Corporal and Sergeant.  

He later served with the 1st Bn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers before transferring to the 2nd Bn. Royal Irish Regiment with Service Number 26248.

The Forces War Record database records 26428 Pte D H Campbell (aged 19) as suffering from Myalgia (muscle pain) and being transferred to 5th or 50th Field Ambulance on 14th November 1916. The record gives his service as 8 months with 3 of those months served in the field.

Forces War Record - D H Campbell

The Belfast Banking Company 'Roll of Honour' booklet records Campbell's whereabouts as in 'France'.

Belfast Bank - 'Roll of Honour' booklet

Following demobilisation, Campbell was awarded the British War Medal and the British Victory Medal.

Medal Roll - D H Campbell

No further trace can be identified.