Orders, Decorations and Medals

The Great War C.B. group of seven awarded to General G. M. Campbell, Commandant, Royal Marine Artillery, who commanded the R.M.A. at both Ostend and Dunkirk in 1914

The Most Honourable Order of The Bath, C.B. (Civil) Companion’s neck Badge, in silver gilt, hallmarks for London 1918; Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (Lieut., R.M.A.); 1914 Star, with clasp (Bttn. Col., R.M. Brigade); British War and Victory Medals (Brig. Gen.); Coronation 1902, silver issue; Khedive’s Star 1884-6, unnamed as issued, the Egypt medal with pitting from star, otherwise generally very fine and better (7) £1200-1500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Fine Collection of Medals to 'Old Contemptibles' formed by Major Bob Keay.

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C.B. London Gazette 1919

General Gunning Morehead Campbell was educated at Wellington College and the Royal Naval College, Greenwich. He joined the Royal Marine Artillery in 1880 and was present in the Egyptian Campaign of 1884-85 for which he received the thanks of the Governor of Suakin for his services. He was promoted to the rank of Captain in 1891, Major 1898, Lieutenant Colonel 1905 and 2nd Commandant 1914 (Commanded the R.M.A. Battalion at Ostend in August 1914 and the 12-pounder Battery at Dunkirk in October 1914), subsequently promoted Colonel Commandant 1917, Marine A.D.C. to H.M. the King, September 1917, Adjutant General, Royal Marines 1920 and died on 29 November of that same year.