16220 Brigadier Lorne MacLaine CAMPBELL, VC, DSO*, OBE, TD, MiD**, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

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    Personal Number: 16220
    Rank: Brigadier
    Name: Lorne MacLaine CAMPBELL, VC, DSO*, OBE, TD, MiD***
    Unit: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders


    London Gazette : 23 September 1921
    Commissioned, 8th Bn Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

    London Gazette : 18 October 1940
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34973/supplement/6109/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned awards, for gallant and distinguished services in the field: —
    The Distinguished Service Order.
    Major Lome Maclaine Campbell, The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's), Territorial Army.

    London Gazette : 29 April 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35146/supplement/2425/data.pdf
    The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's).
    Campbell, Maj. L. M., D.S.O. (16220).

    London Gazette : 2 December 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35363/supplement/6876/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to confer " The Efficiency Decoration " upon the following officers of the Territorial Army: —
    INFANTRY
    Major Lome Maclaine Campbell, D.S.O. (16220).

    London Gazette : 4 May 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36000/supplement/1995/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: —
    Bar to the Distinguished Service Order.
    Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Lome MacLaine Campbell, D.S.O., T.D. (16220), The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) (Ardrishaig, Argyll).

    London Gazette : 8 June 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36045/supplement/2623/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the VICTORIA CROSS to:—
    Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Lome MacLaine Campbell, D.S.O., T .D. (16220), The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) (Ardrishaig, Argyll).

    London Gazette : 13 January 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36327/page/266/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East:—
    A. & S.H.
    Brig, (actg.) L. M. Campbell, V.C., D.S.O., T.D. (16220).

    London Gazette : 24 August 1944
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36668/supplement/3933/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy : —
    A. & S.H.
    Brig, (temp.) L. M. Campbell, V.C., D.S.O., T.D. (16220).

    London Gazette : 19 July 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37184/supplement/3719/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy: —
    Commands and Staff.
    Brig, (temp.) L. M. CAMPBELL,V.C., D.S.O., T.D, (16220), late A. & S.H.

    London Gazette : 8 February 1946
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37459/supplement/855/data.pdf
    TERRITORIAL ARMY.
    The undermentioned to be Cols.:—
    11th April, 1945: —
    Lt.-Col. L. M. CAMPBELL, V.C., D.S.O., T.D. (16220) from A. &.S.H.

    London Gazette : 21 September 1948
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38409/supplement/5097/data.pdf
    TERRITORIAL ARMY
    The undermentioned Cols are retained on the Active List, supern. to establ : —
    (Hon Brig) L M CAMPBELL, VC., DSO, T D. (16220), late Inf., 22nd Nov. 1945.

    London Gazette : 13 February 1951
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39146/supplement/782/data.pdf
    TERRITORIAL ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
    The undermentioned Cols. (T.A.) are transferred to the T.A. Res. of Offrs., 13th Feb. 1951: —
    (Hon. Brig.) L. M. CAMPBELL, V.C., D.S.O., T.D. (16220) late Inf.

    London Gazette : 26 December 1961
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/42549/page/9379/data.pdf
    The QUEEN has been pleased to issue a new Commission of Lieutenancy for the City of London, bearing date 21st December 1961, constituting the several persons undermentioned to be (Her Majesty's Lieutenants within the City:
    Brigadier Lome Maclaine Campbell, V.C., D.S.O., T .D .

    London Gazette : 6 April 1967
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44283/supplement/3810/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Offrs. to relinquish their appointments as Honorary Colonels Army Emergency Reserve and Territorial Army in the Units shown, 31st Mar. 1967.
    TERRITORIAL ARMY
    HIGHLAND BRIGADE
    Brig. L. M. CAMPBELL, V.C., D.S.O., T.D., 8th Battalion The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's).

    London Gazette : 8 June 1958
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44600/supplement/6309/data.pdf
    THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
    Order of the British Empire (Civil Division)
    O.B.E.
    To be Ordinary Officers of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order
    Brigadier Lorne Maclaine CAMPBELL, V.C., D.S.O., T.D. For services to Government Hospitality.

    London Gazette : 26 December 1961
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/42549/page/9379/data.pdf
    The QUEEN has been pleased to issue a new Commission of Lieutenancy for the City of London, bearing date 21st December 1961, constituting the several persons undermentioned to be Her Majesty's Lieutenants within the City:
    Brigadier Lome Maclaine Campbell, V.C., D.S.O., T.D

    London Gazette : 6 April 1967
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44283/supplement/3810/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Offrs. to relinquish their appointments as Honorary Colonels Army Emergency Reserve and Territorial Army in the Units shown, 31st Mar. 1967.
    HIGHLAND BRIGADE
    Brig. L. M. CAMPBELL, V.C., D.S.O., T.D., 8th Battalion The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's).

    London Gazette : 8 June 1968
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/44600/supplement/6309/data.pdf
    THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following pro- motions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:
    Order of the British Empire (Civil Division)
    O.B.E.
    To be Ordinary Officers of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:
    Brigadier Lorne Maclaine CAMPBELL, V.C., D.S.O., T.D. For services to Government Hospitality.
     
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    London Gazette : 8 June 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36045/supplement/2623/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the VICTORIA CROSS to:—
    Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Lome MacLaine Campbell, D.S.O., T .D. (16220), The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) (Ardrishaig, Argyll).
    On the 6th April, 1943, in the attack upon the Wadi Akarit position, the task of breaking through the enemy minefield and anti-tank ditch to the East of the Roumana feature and of forming the initial bridgehead for a Brigade of the 51st Highland Division was allotted to the Battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Campbell.
    The attack had to form up in complete darkness and had to traverse the main off-shoot of the Wadi Akarit at an angle to the line of advance. In spite of heavy machine- gun and shell fire in the early stages of the attack, Lieutenant-Colonel Campbell success- fully accomplished this difficult operation, captured at least 600 prisoners and led his Battalion to its objective, having to cross an unswept portion of the enemy minefield in doing so.
    Later, upon reaching his objective he found that a gap which had been blown by the Royal Engineers in the anti-tank ditch did not correspond with the vehicle lane which had been cleared in the minefield. Realising the vital necessity of quickly establishing a gap for the passage of anti-tank guns, he took personal charge of this operation. It was now broad daylight and, under very heavy machine-gun fire and shell fire, he succeeded in making a personal reconnaissance and in conducting operations which led to the establishing of a vehicle gap.
    Throughout the day Lieutenant-Colonel Campbell held his position with his Battalion in the face of extremely heavy and constant shell fire, which the enemy was able to bring to bear by direct observation.
    About 1630 hours determined enemy counter-attacks began to develop, accompanied by tanks. In this phase of the fight- ing Lieutenant-Colonel Campbell's personality dominated the battle field by a display of valour and utter disregard for personal safety, which could not have been excelled. Realising that it was imperative for the future success of the Army plan to hold the bridgehead his Battalion had captured, he inspired his men by his presence in the fore- front of the battle, cheering them on and rallying them as he moved to those points where the fighting was heaviest.
    When his left forward company was forced to give ground he went forward alone, into a hail of fire and personally reorganised their position, remaining with the company until the attack at this point was held. As rein- forcements arrived upon the scene he was seen standing in the open directing the fight under close range fire of enemy infantry and he continued to do so although already pain- fully wounded in the neck by shell fire. It was not until the battle died down that he allowed his wound to be dressed. Even then, although in great pain, he refused to be evacuated, remaining with his Battalion and continuing to inspire them by his presence on the field.
    Darkness fell with the Argylls still holding their positions, though many of its officers and men had become casualties.
    There is no doubt that but for Lieutenant-Colonel Campbell's determination, splendid example of courage and disregard of pain, the bridgehead would have been lost. This officer's gallantry and magnificent leadership when his now tired men were charging the enemy with the bayonet and were fighting them at hand grenade range, are worthy of the highest honour, and can seldom have been surpassed in the long history of the Highland Brigade.


    Victoria Cross details of Campbell, Lorne MacLaine Rank: Major Temporary... | The National Archives
    Reference: WO 98/8/782
    Description: Victoria Cross details of Campbell, Lorne MacLaine
    Rank: Major Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
    Regiment: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
    Date of Act Of Bravery: 06 April 1943
    Campaign: 1939-1945 War
    Locale: Wadi Akarit
     
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