Campbell, J K

Title

Campbell, J K
Campbell, James Kenneth

Description

145 items. The collection concerns Sergeant James Kenneth Campbell (1921 - 1943, 1065510 Royal Air Force) and contains two photograph albums, photographs, documents, correspondence and objects. He flew operations as a bomb aimer with 102 Squadron and was killed 21 April 1943.

Album one.
Album two.

The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Paul Campbell and catalogued by Barry Hunter.

Additional information on James Kenneth Campbell is available via the IBCC Losses Database.

Date

2018-05-25

Publisher

IBCC Digital Archive

Rights

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Identifier

Campbell, JK

Collection Items

Ken Campbell's Service Book
RAF Form 64 issued to Ken, recording his service record

Wallet containing a Bible
A bible and wallet presented to Ken as 1st prize from the Wesleyan Methodist sunday school.

Ken Campbell and Jo
A full length portrait of Ken and Jo in the garden.
The reverse is printed as a postcard.

Ken Campbell's Birth Certificate
Ken's birth certificate

Personal Effects of Ken Campbell
A typewritten list of Ken's personal effects.

Ken Campbell's Fiance, Jo
Two photographs of Jo in the garden.
#1 A full length portrait of Jo.
#2 A half length portrait of Jo.

Ken Campbell and Jo
Ken, in uniform and Jo standing in the garden.
The reverse is printed as a postcard.

West Bank Widnes with Ken Campbell
Four boys standing on the river bank. Ken is second from right and is aged 16. In the background is the embarkation platform for the old transporter bridge.
On the reverse 'B13'

Ken Campbell's Family
A group of Ken's family. On the index they are identified as -
Aunt Caroline (Carrie) Cousin Danny Wilson Ken
Mother Maria Father James (my father)
Brother Gordon

Ken Campbell Training
Ken in flying gear leaning against either a Blenheim or a Bolingbroke.

Index to Collection of Photos
Seven photographs and two documents forming a small collection. Several family members are identified.

Ken Campbell
A head and shoulders portrait of Ken in uniform. On the reverse 'B11798'.

Ken Campbell
A head and shoulders portrait of Ken wearing a jacket and polo neck pullover. On the reverse '4847'.

Ken Campbell
A head and shoulders portrait of Ken wearing a thick coat. On the reverse '7087'.

Ken Campbell
A head and shoulders portrait of Ken. On the reverse '7087B'.

Ken Campbell
A head and shoulders portrait of Ken in civilian clothes. On the reverse '1956'.

Nine Photographs of Ken Campbell
A compilation of nine photographs. Four are annotated 'In Album' and one 'On the reverse "To Mother from your ever loving son, Ken xxx" '.

Telegram to Ken Campbell's Mother
The telegram advises that her son is missing.

Letter of Sympathy to Ken Campbell's Father
The letter, from the King, offers sympathy.

Collage relating to Ken Campbell's Death
Seven items relating to Ken Campbell's death.
#1 Temporary crosses.
#2 Permanent headstones.
#3 Letter referring to temporary graves.
#4 Sympathy letter from the King.
#5 Telegram informing Ken is missing
#6 and 7 Telegram advising that Ken has…

Message Referring to Ken Campbell's Grave
The message advises that the temporary cross on his grave will be replaced by a permanent headstone.

Headstones
Several headstones

Grave of Five Crew Members
Ken Campbell's grave and four of his fellow crew members.

The Care and Marking of War Graves
A leaflet with an explanation how war graves are looked after and maintained.

Envelope sent to Ken Campbell's Father
Both sides of an envelope with 'J Campbell Esq' typed on.
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