Alec Campbell | |
Undated. | |
Birth: | 26 February 1899 Launceston, Colony of Tasmania, Australia |
Death: | 16 May 2002 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
Age: | 103 years, 79 days |
Country: | AUS |
Centenarian |
Alexander William "Alec" Campbell (26 February 1899 - 16 May 2002) was a British Empire born Australian centenarian and the final surviving Australian participant of the Gallipoli Campaign during World War 1. Campbell was born in Launceston, Colony of Tasmania, Australia on 26 February 1899 and died in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia on 16 May 2002 at the age of 103 years, 79 days. Campbell joined the Australian Army at the age of 16 in 1915, and served as a stores carrier for two months during the fighting at Gallipoli. He was invalided home and discharged in 1916. He later worked in large number of roles, was twice married and had nine children. He was the great-grandfather of actress, singer and model Ruby Rose.