Colin Ross Campbell

Armourer, Royal Canadian Air Force

Service Summary

Colin Ross Campbell was born April 24, 1920, near Minnedosa, Manitoba. In 1941, after several years farming with his family, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Initially called for Army training, he later transferred to the RCAF and, due to eyesight limitations, remustered as an armourer.

Wartime Experience

Colin trained in Canada before deploying overseas to England. He served with bomber squadrons in Yorkshire, working on Wellington and Halifax bombers.

His duties included maintaining aircraft armament systems and supporting night bombing operations, including long and demanding missions such as the Berlin raids. He also underwent additional commando-style training for base defence, though this unit was never deployed.

Post-Service Life

Following the war, Colin returned to Manitoba and remained connected to his community and fellow veterans.

Medals & Honours

• Canadian Volunteer Service Medal

• War Medal 1939–45