BWM & VICTORY MEDAL to 101262 SJT Herbert John CAMPLING R.A. An amateur artist. Born Wangford, Bungay. Served with Royal Garrison Artillery in WW1, was promoted to Sergeant & later joined the Labour Corps. He died in Norwich 1939

101262 SJT H.J.CAMPLING R.A.

Herbert John Campling

Born Wangford, Bungay, Suffolk 9/3/1879

In 1911 he was a Commercial Traveller in the Book Trade, living at 19 Hedingham, Havelock Road, Croydon

Attested in Croydon 20/11/15

Joined the Royal Garrison Artillery with number 2285 (later renumbered 101262)

Promoted Sergeant

Later 448221, Sergeant, Labour Corps

An amateur artist, one of his paintings 'Three Boats Tied up for the Night' is held by the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre - Click here

Died Norwich 1939

With copy of his Medal Index Card & supporting research documentation

Condition: Display mounted by small adhesive foam pads on reverse, Toned EF