| Location | Aberdeenshire |
| Age | 28 years |
| Visitors | 3,855 since 28/09/2006 |
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Lance Corporal Campbell was based at Poole, home of the Royal Marines Assault Group. He was
conducting routine training involving fast roping from a helicopter, which is a Royal Marine skill,
when he fell.
The incident took place at the Pontrilas Army Training Area, near Hereford. A thorough investigation
is underway to determine the cause.
Lance Corporal Gordon Alexander Campbell, nicknamed "Gordy", aged 28, from Aberdeenshire,
joined the Royal Marines in November 1997. During his nine years in the military Gordy had strong
operational experience from service in Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan.
His Commanding Officer said:
"Throughout his career Gordy demonstrated a natural flair for soldiering, which was coupled
with an exceptional level of professionalism. As an individual he will be remembered as a fun
loving, generous, selfless and impressive man with a passion for Manchester United. A loyal and
dependable man, he has been a fine ambassador for the Royal Marines. He will be sorely
missed."
You lived your short life to the full and achieved all your dreams; most of us don't do this in a lifetime. We were very privileged to have known you. Let the angels look after you now. May you rest in peace.
Our Precious Cherished Hero My Brother
Life will never be the same without you. Our hearts are broken for we have lost our Pride & Joy. How you made us proud!! I will love you forever. Night Night Bro from your Big Sis.
Only the good die young
I servered in Afghanistan with Gordy with 45cdo, Yankee Coy. My sympathy goes out to all his family xxxx
If there is one thing I can say Gordy was one of the nicest lads I ever met, even more so he loved his job and how he lived it. He became the eilte of the elite and that was ambition.
Again my sympathy goes out to his family and his close oppo's, only the good die young and Gordy was the best.
Once a marine always a marine - Gordy..."get the wets on"
Tony ex booty
im so sorry
my brother has just been nitified to go to iraq im not sure if hes going or not but i really dont want him to, if he goes i know he wont live for long, soldiers that serve this country im so proud of but bush needs to change his rules b/c soldiers these days die way too young may u rest in peace!
R.I.P Gordy
I'd just like to offer my sincerest condolences to all the friends & family of Gordy. I was fortunate enough to go through Commando training with him, his professionalism and zeal was a true inspiration to me - good times.
R.I.P Gordy
my heart goes out to you all
you made your country proud you was the best your country could ask for an your family are so proud of you
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