Malcolm Sinclair Campbell
Consultant surgeon Hull 1947-78 (b Wandsworth 1913; q Middlesex Hospital,
London, 1937), d 8 October 2002.
In 1940 when a registrar in Aberdeen Malcolm volunteered for the Royal Army
Medical Corps. He treated many injured in the Blitz and his speed and dexterity
were noted at this time. Later he served in the Far East and was on the first
hospital ship to pick up former prisoners of the Japanese. On demobilisation in
1947 he was appointed consultant in Hull. He was a surgeon of the old school who
could turn his hand to anything.
Malcolm eschewed national meetings. His reputation was at home, with his
colleagues in hospital and general practice, and especially his patients. All
appreciated his prompt, caring attention and his technical skill. He inspired
devotion in his staff.
A keen, able cricketer he almost turned professional on leaving school. In
later life he took up bowling.
Soon after retiring he had to undergo major head and neck surgery. With his
customary fortitude he coped with this and enjoyed his long and full retirement.
He leaves a wife, Muriel; a son and daughter; and three grandchildren.
[ J M D Galloway ]