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Major John Campbell
« on: Monday 16 July 12 10:35 BST (UK) »
Major John Campbell married into the Rintel line of my family tree in  Perth , Western Australia on 23/3/1911. He was the son of
Lieutanant Colonel J A  Campbell, and was born at Edinburgh Castle  on 24/6/1876. That would seem to indicate that his father
was an officer of the garrison. Could anyone confirm this or give me some information  on Major Campbells  backround                 
                                                                                                                   
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Re: Major John Campbell
« Reply #1 on: Monday 16 July 12 14:54 BST (UK) »
According to the birth registration his father was Joseph, Colour Sergeant 79th Highlanders


CAMPBELL. Joseph Campbell. Joined on the 31st of July, 1857,
and became sergeant-major 18th of April, 1878. Served with
the regiment during the Indian Mutiny campaign of 1858.
(Medal.) Was sergeant-major of the regiment throughout the
Egyptian campaign of 1882, and was present at the battle
of Tel-el-Kebir. (Mentioned in despatches, silver medal for
distinguished conduct in the field, medal and clasp, and
Khedive's star.) Is now adjutant of the Perth (Western Aus-
tralia) Volunteers. Is in possession of the silver medal for
long service and good conduct.

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Re: Major John Campbell
« Reply #2 on: Monday 16 July 12 15:37 BST (UK) »
Just to add , try the Trove website , there are a few newspaper reports

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/result?q=j+campbell+79th+western+australia

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Re: Major John Campbell
« Reply #3 on: Monday 16 July 12 20:17 BST (UK) »
Thank you for that information.  Well done.
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Re: Major John Campbell
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 31 March 19 04:56 BST (UK) »
John Campbell married Grace Rintel And had a daughter Bertha in 1913. Bertha or bertie as she was always known was the mother of 4 girls of which I am one.

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Re: Major John Campbell
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 31 March 19 07:54 BST (UK) »
So Rintoul, Bertha?

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Re: Major John Campbell
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 31 March 19 08:45 BST (UK) »
Contact the Campbell Barracks in Perth as they have all the information you require.
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