Allan Campbell

HMS Exeter: 2nd Battle of Java: 1st March 1942.
At about 08:00 hours the British fleet spotted 2 Japanese ships and engaged with them. The Exeter was hit by a torpedo in the forward boiler room which took out all power. Now defenceless and trying to save his men, Captain Gordon, ordered the ship to be scuttled. 652 men were picked up and became prisoners of war.
Died at Macassar Celebes of "Bacil Dysentry and Pellagra whilst a Prisoner of War in Japanese Hands"

Mansfield Chronicle Advertiser: 19/3/1942, Local Missing Men in Far East
Married only 1 year, Mrs Emily Campbell of 6 Arundel Drive, Mansfield has been notified that her husband, Marine Allen Campbell, aged 23, is reported missing from the Exetersunk in the Java battle.
Mr Campbell is an old Broomhill and High Oakham school boy. He joined the Royal Marines on the outbreak of war.

Mansfield Chronicle Advertiser 30/7/1942: Missing Mansfield Husband.
Mrs A Campbell of 122 Stockwell Gate Mansfield states that she has not received intimation from the International Rad Cross to the effect that her husband Marine Allen Campbell is a Prisoner of War in Japanese hands. Marine Campbell was on the Exeter when it was sunk last March and is still reported missing.

Bacil Dysentry-a bacterial infection which becomes an invasive and severe inflammation of the intestines. Very contagious causing bloody diarrhea and vomiting.
Pellagra- lack of B3, causing diarrhea, dementia and inflammed skin.