The Late Colonel J. C. Campbell, Barriemore, Appin

Colonel J. C. Campbell R.E., whose death occurred recently at Swanage, at the age of 84, was the last surviving son of Mr Duncan Campbell, who had acquired part of the property of Ardtur, Appin, in 1856, when he build the house known as Barriemore, in order to distinguish this property from Ardtur farm, which still belonged to the Airds estate.

Mr Campbell belonged to a branch of the Argyll Campbells representing the family of the Clan Donnachaidh Campbells of Glenfeochan, who held their lands from about 1360 until the estate was sold at the beginning of last century by Colonel James Campbell, the 13th laird. Mr Campbell was married to a sister of Mr R. Macfie of Airds who survived him for many years, and occupied Barriemore until 1910 when it was sold. The present owner having bought the farm, reverted to the original name of Ardtur.

Colonel J. C. Campbell was educated at Edinburgh Academy (1865-70), Edinburgh University (1870-71) and the Royal Military Academy (1871-73), from which he passed out top, and in which he was senior under officer winning the "Sword of Honour," as the most exemplary cadet, and the "Pollock Medal," as the most distinguished cadet. His "Pollock Medal" is now deposited in the Scottish Naval and Military Museum at the Castle, Edinburgh. He received his commission in the Royal Engineers in 1873, reaching the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in 1899. He retired in 1905, having been Colonel on half-pay two years earlier.

His early war services were in the Jowaki Expedition (1877-78) and the Afghan War (1878-80). For the latter he was mentioned in dispatches, and received the "Ali Musjid" Medal with clasp. In the Great War he issued from retirement, and as commander of the Royal Engineers in several camps, his knowledge and experience were found of great value. He retired at the end of 1916.

Apart from his military capacity, Colonel Campbell possessed personal attributes, which adorned his personality. He wrote good poetry and painted well, as the views he made in India show. He was a good shot, and frequently went over Beach, Morvern, with his cousin, Dr Johnstone Macfie. Fishing and boating were also favourite pursuits.

In 1884 he married Helen Marian Hall, who predeceased him, and he is survived by one son Major D. A. Campbell, late R.G.A. who won distinction in the Great War, and by three daughters.