Source 2

Donald Campbells employment record (WO 363/C)

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PlaceGlencorseGlencorseCrownhill
Date of Offence 15.1.134.2.13 22.5.134 11/13
RankP/c " " "
Cases of Drunkenness1 2 3
OffenceI obtaining extension of leave Under false pretencesII Drunk on joining the Station Drunk in barracks about 8.30pm Drunk in Barracks about 8.45pm
By whom reported and Names of WitnessesDocumentary
C.S.Watson
L/C Salmon Sg Richardson
L/C Bauchope
C.S. Watering
Sgt Watson
PUNISHMENT awardedAdmonished Fined 2/6 Fined 4/6
Date of award, or of order dispensing with trail 5.2.1323.5.136 11/13
By whomMajor Dyson Capt JamesCapt Price
Date of Commencement -- -- --
Date of Expiration-- ----
Remarks
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3. Read Source 2, 3 and 4. These records show Donald Campbell’s charges.

  • How old was Private Campbell by 1913?
  • What was Private Campbell found guilty of in Glencorse on 15 January 1913?
  • Using information from all three extracts, what offences was Campbell found guilty of throughout his military career?
  • In your opinion, how serious were these offences?