Alec Campbell, last Gallipoli Anzac, 103
Posted: Thursday, May 16th, 2002 6:24 pm
Alec Campbell, the last of the Gallipoli Anzacs, has died at the age of 103.
His death yesterday marks the passing of a generation who fought in the Dardanelles campaign.
Mr Campbell suffered a chest infection earlier this week and his condition deteriorated rapidly yesterday. He died at his Hobart nursing home about 6pm.
Prime Minister John Howard described Mr Campbell as the last living link to that group of Australians that established the Anzac legend. “It is a story of great valour under fire, unity of purpose and a willingness to fight against the odds that has helped to define what it means to be an Australian.” …
“Not only is he the last Australian Anzac, he is also the last known person anywhere in the world who served in that extraordinarily tragic campaign,” Mr Howard told parliament last night. … Read full obituary
