William Campion
Sir William Robert Campion ( born July 3, 1870 in London, England; † January 2, 1951 in Hassocks, England) was a conservative British politician and Governor of Western Australia.
Life
After studying at Eton College and New College, Campion worked as a stockbroker on the London Stock Exchange. In 1894 he married Katherine Mary Byron. From 1910 to 1924 he was a delegate in the House of Commons for the electoral district of Lewes. During the First World War Campion served as colonel and participated among others in the Battle of Gallipoli. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order.
1924 Campion was appointed governor of Western Australia. His tenure was marked by political stability, and he worked with all political parties together constructively.
In 1931 he returned to England. In the 1930s he served as Chairman of several Australian gold mining companies. He died in 1951 in Hassocks in Sussex.
Awards
- Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
- Mentioned in Despatches
- Distinguished Service Order