I had no idea, my grandfather James Campbell, Glasgow, dob :1920

[Campbell76]

Hi, I'm a first time family searcher, I would love too find out about my Family background / history ESP my grand father, i never knew anything about him,unfortunately didn't give it much thought,as I was young and miles away, but now seeing the photos Ive got this thing eating at me!! he deserves my respect! James (Jimmy) Campbell d.o.b. 19/1/20, he lived at 1002 shettleston rd, around the 1940's as I have a letter addressed to his mum & dad William and Elizabeth,(I'm hoping I'm looking in the right place). recently my dad has become very ill, and can't answer my NEW found questions!Last week whilst cleaning my old mans house I found an old WW2 leather wallet! inside is James's  PAY and SERVICE BOOK , Some old photos (fantastic cond) of James and his mates, and his family later on. Dad didn't talk of home much. I didn't know he served, so far I've got ... Royal Corps Signals, enlisted on 20/11/41 at Catterick , looks like he did a few tours Eygpt, Palestine, Italy, Greece P.O.W 1942 (so the book says).was a Brick layer pre war have a few photos of him and some mates on a roof, on the back it says Templetons,be great to find the other guys families , to share the pictures, James's family :mum & dad William & Elizabeth, children :James ( looks like James was a character, Robert Joseph and Mary, ages ? very keen to find family! then go back as far as I can, also there's a name written in it must have been a good mate R WILSHAW, Yorkhill st central, mi room. James and his future wife Rachel (nee RANKIN || McCLAIN )have 3 great grand children all boys our name goes ON here in aus like it would be there! just where did we Start??  Where do I start?as you can see I'm in, any advice or directions would be great!!! thanks in advance and thanks for reading . Cheers Bill

[jim1]

Hello & Welcome
Start with the earliest known fact. Decide which direction you want to go.
If you're asking for assistance on here you need to tell us what it is you want help with & what information you already have.
As you can imagine looking for a James Campbell in Scotland isn't going to be easy without as much info as you can supply.

[Campbell76]

Hey Jim1

Thank you for the welcome and advice, yeah it is a bit long winded, Just very excited and disappointed I didn't know him or any of them, but finding this stuff it's bitter sweet, now that my dad can't answer.  please a few quick ? can I post more than one post on this site, in re to CAMPBELL ? also can I look for my mums side at the same time ? I'd really appreciate any help on anyone esp James,info on P.O.W time 1942 , siblings,  his life, or ideas/links. ( I know nothing) and his pals in the photos so I can maybe pass copies onto family. Is it safe to put photos up on this site ? in order to find his military family and friends ?
ok,I seem to have a bit of info on James but not sure how to use it.

James CAMPBELL dob 19/1/20, enlisted 20/11/41 Catterick ? Royal Corps Signals, stationed Eygpt  , Palestine, Italy ,Greece Pow in 1942 (per entry in journal)  although last entry 1945 medical.
All address,parish,county, place of birth,all crossed out (due to pow time I think).
mother Elizabeth CAMPBELL father  William CAMPBELL,  both lived at
1002 Shettleston rd Glasgow E2, have a letter posted Xmas 1944 whilst serving abroad,
siblings of James (Jimmy) CAMPBELL , Robert CAMPBELL,Joseph CAMPBELL & Mary CAMPBELL ages and history unknown.

James Married :Rachel CAMPBELL nee RANKIN || Mc**AIN ?, of Budhill ?o?Springboig. no date
children: Rachel CAMPBELL, Sandra CAMPBELL, & (my dad) William CAMPBELL   dob 19/11/49 ,he left for Australia late 60,s and is still here!

Thank you for the prompt welcome , very warm !  http://
And if by any chance you, or someone could help id be wraped ,
all the best.
Campbell76

[Jeanette H]

Hello Campbell76 (Bill),

Welcome to RootsChat.
I have been following your Topic with interest, since you first posted yesterday.

I am still analyzing your family information, trying to work out where I can help.
I have come across some things, but will get back to you when I have sorted the info out.

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Can also create New Posts for different SURNAMES and SUBJECTS in headings, which clarifies who you are researching.

Will get back to you soon,
Jeanette H.

[carol8353]

Just so people don't duplicate each others findings-there is a 2nd thread on this family.

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=698613.new#new

Please check there too before replying.

[Hilary F]

I'm no expert, but I think I would start with his WW2 history, especially as you have James' pay and service book, which presumably will have his unit and service number in.
I think - and I'm more than happy to be corrected here! - that if James has since died, you can contact the MoD for his records.  You may need a signature from next of kin. 
Something for you to think about anyway, and hopefully someone with a bit more knowledge will come along and say more soon!

[IMBER]

More information here:

https://www.gov.uk/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records

Imber

[Jeanette H]

Hello Campbell76,

I have sent you a 'Personal Message' with some relevant information.

Jeanette H.

[Stairheedrammy]

Templetons was and is a famous ornamental building in the East end of Glasgow, originally a carpet factory it's now offices and a gym. It was designed to replicate a palace in Venice