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Revealed: Extraordinary story of British WWI captain released by Kaiser from German prison camp so he could see his dying mother in Kent - on condition that he returned to his cell... and he DID
Captain Robert Campbell was injured and captured in France in July, 1914
After two years in German camp his mother in Gravesend, Kent, fell ill
Briton wrote to the Kaiser asking to return home and enemy leader agreed
Story revealed in documents unearthed by historian Richard van Emden
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 15:25 GMT, 3 September 2013 | UPDATED: 07:31 GMT, 4 September 2013

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Remarkable: Captain Robert Campbell returned to a German PoW camp after being given permission to leave to visit his dying mother in Britain by the Kaiser

When British prisoner of war Robert Campbell asked the Kaiser if he could visit his dying mother, he was astonished to be given permission – on condition that he promised to return.

The Army captain kept his word and returned to the German camp after the two-week trip in November 1916, remaining in captivity until the end of the First World War.

Historian Richard van Emden, who discovered the incredible incident, said such an act of chivalry was rare even a century ago. ‘Capt Campbell was an officer and he made a promise on his honour to go back,’ he said. ‘Had he not turned up there would not have been any retribution on any other prisoners.

‘What I think is more amazing is that the British Army let him go back to Germany. The British could have said to him, “You’re not going back, you’re going to stay here”.’

Capt Campbell, who joined the Army in 1903, was leading the 1st Bn East Surrey Regiment when his battalion took up a position on the Mons-Condé canal in north-west France just weeks after war broke out in July 1914.

A week later, his troops were attacked by the German forces and Capt Campbell was seriously injured and captured. The 29-year-old was treated in a military hospital in Cologne before being sent to the prisoner-of-war camp in Magdeburg.

In 1916, he received word from home that his mother Louise was dying of cancer. He wrote to Kaiser Wilhelm II, begging to be allowed to see her one last time. The Kaiser gave him two weeks’ compassionate leave, including two days travelling in each direction by boat and train, on the proviso Capt Campbell gave his word as a British Army officer that he would return.

Capt Campbell reached his mother’s bedside in Gravesend, Kent, on November 7 and spent a week with her before keeping his promise and returning to Germany. His mother died three months later in February 1917.

 
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Mr van Emden, 48, discovered the amazing story after reading correspondence between the Foreign Office and their German counterparts and it is told in his new book, Meeting the Enemy: The Human Face of the Great War.

He said of Capt Campbell’s amazing story: ‘I think it is such a unique example that I don’t think you can draw any parallels. In my experience, this is a one-off and is one of those things that just tickles your fancy.’ 

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Evidence: A note found in the National Archives reveals when Capt Campbell was due to return home for a 'fortnight's leave of absence'

 
Historic: This document shows how he was allowed to return to his family home in Gravesend Kent in November 1916 and spent a week with his cancer-stricken mother - then went back to prison for the final two years of war

 
Progress: This memo from 1916 shows how Captain Campbell came via Holland on his journey home to see his mum on 'parole'

After the war, Capt Campbell was released and returned to Britain where he served in the military until retiring in 1925.

However, he rejoined his regiment in 1939 on the outbreak of the Second World War, serving as the Chief Observer of the Royal Observer Corps on the Isle of Wight. He survived that war unscathed and died in Britain in July 1966 aged 81.

Mr van Emden’s book charts the personal contacts between Britons and Germans and their feelings towards each other as the First World War progressed.

  
Discovery: Historian Richard van Emden (pictured left) made the discovery of the documents about Capt Campbell who lead the 1st Bn East Surrey Regiment whose badge is pictured, right

 
More detail: This official memo from the U.S. Embassy in London showed that the agreement between Campbell and the Germans went via the Americans

 
Didn't work both ways: German Peter Gastreich asked to be allowed to leave the Isle of Wight to visit his dying father, but the British refused to accept Captain Campbell's case set a precedent

The highest display of respect he discovered was between pilots fighting above the lines. The pilots did not carry parachutes because they were too bulky for the narrow cockpits of the day.

If their aircraft caught fire, they faced the choice of burning alive or jumping out.

German pilots made it a habit to find their victims, dead or alive. If dead, they sent details of their names and burial sites across British lines. If found alive, they would invite them to a slap-up meal in their mess.

Both sides were ruthless when fighting each other in the air but observed the rules of chivalry on the ground.

 
Troop: Capt Campbell was among troops like these ones when he was captured at the very start of the war

 
Recovery: Captain Campbell was was treated at this military hospital in Cologne before he was taken to the POW camp

 
Prisoner of war: Capt Campbell had been leading the 1st Bn East Surrey Regiment when his battalion fought at the Monds-Conde canal in north-western France (pictured), where he was injured and captured

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Incredibly Kaiser Wilhelm II granted the request allowing the officer two weeks leave as long as he returned

Kaiser Wilhelm II, the last emperor of Germany, had a schizophrenic relationship with Britain until he was forced to abdicate in 1918.

He was Queen Victoria’s grandson and his mother was Victoria, Princess Royal, who married Prince Frederick of Prussia in 1858. 

Wilhelm developed a passion for Britain, but was furious that he was never accepted by its high society.

The expansion of the German navy before the war was inspired by his love, and his mother’s, for the Royal Navy. 

He once told his uncle Edward VII that his dream was to have a ‘fleet of my own some day’.

Historian David Fromkin said: ‘The half-German side of him was at war with the half-English side. 

He was wildly jealous of the British, wanting to be British, wanting to be better at being British than the British were, while at the same time resenting them.’

As the First World War dragged on, Wilhelm’s influence with the military faded and he was reduced to handing out awards.

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- epm54338, Tampa, United States, 4/9/2013 23:39 XXXX I know the story well. Friedrich Schiller wrote a wonderful poem on the subject called "Die Buergschaft" (the pledge) It starts memorably: " Zu Dionys, dem Tyrannen, schlich...." I learnt it at school and can still recite it after many years :-)
- Julia , Brussels, 05/9/2013 00:31
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Kiplingesque indeed. The Kaiser and Captain Campbell story has a similar theme as the story from Greek Mythology of Damon and Pythias and how their friendship and honor was tested by the ruler of ancient Syracuse, Dionysius. Pythias, sentenced to death for treason by Dionysius, asks the ruler to grant him time return home to say farewell to his family before the sentenced is carried out. Dionysius laughs at the request, but is surprised when Damon, Pythias¿s best, and lifelong friend, says he¿ll stand in prison until Pythias returns. Dionysius agrees, but only after insisting that Damon agrees to except the sentence if Pythias fails to return. This story, told by Aristoxenus, Cicero and others, has been a symbol for trust and loyalty in true friendship. Read it and see just how much we have downsized and degraded the meaning of those terms.
- epm54338 , Tampa, United States, 04/9/2013 23:39
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How very British of him. - Deena, London, 3/9/201xxx That's one way of looking at it. How very German to be given leave and be trusted by special permission of the Keiser in view that a German soldier was denied similar leave of compassionate absence from the English side
- Julia , Brussels, 04/9/2013 23:33
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During the wars with the French in the time of Napoleon, it was often the practice of prisoners giving their parol that they would not fight until official exchanged;
- PANAGRACE , BRUXELLES, Belgium, 04/9/2013 21:03
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Marek, 8:12 = I wish britain said that over 70 years ago and left you to them, could have saved ourselves a lot of trouble.
- db , essex, 04/9/2013 20:20
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Just goes to show the propaganda about the Germans being evil back in the World Wars, they weren't half as bad as what you think. Infact it is safe to say WW2 was caused by the French and Britain for restricting German economics, thus forcing them into hyper-inflation..... Anyways rant over. Touching story :)
- Jamie Dodd , Exeter, United Kingdom, 04/9/2013 18:09
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Not surprising Captain Campbell wanted to honor his promise, in a Kiplingesque world where young people learned dedication, integrity, etc., unlike today where they learn to rub their privates on unnatural objects.
- Pomona Pete , Ontario, 04/9/2013 17:34
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That was back in the days in which Englishmen were an honourable and noble race. - Scroggins , Florida, United States, 04/9/2013 16:09 .. YES SIR. came to England 30 years ago and what a disappointment. My British side of me still fighting it..... :-)
- Sabah , Bath, 04/9/2013 16:42
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I have seen the comments of those who question the courage of the Captain, from what I have read they are wrong.
- Rocketto , Carcare, 04/9/2013 16:41
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The next time one of our MP's refers to another MP as "My Right Honorable Friend" I will try not to laugh with contempt.
- Eddy , Brigg, United Kingdom, 04/9/2013 16:11
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Forget vanilla - now you can try grass, pine needle, or even HAY flavour ice cream
creation is by Chin Chin Laboratory founder Ahrash Akbari-Kalthur

Is it possible to be too old to play a Shakespearean lover, asks QUENTIN LETTS
Vanessa Redgrave, 76, is starring opposite James Earl Jones, 82. 

'Everyone's OK... we're all good': Tom Ellis says he and Tamzin Outhwaite are 'moving forward' following their split

They really are inseparable! Simon Cowell even takes pregnant girlfriend Lauren Silverman to work... as ex Sinitta claims he'll marry her

'That must be my son!' Simon Cowell has a premonition of his unborn child with a haughty X Factor cutie
Cheeky tot reminded Simon of himself

'Excuse me, I'm taking a very important call!' Rosie Huntington-Whiteley puts her designer heel to good use while fooling around for Twitter picture

Top model trends: Helena Christensen mixes up prints as she wears pretty floral trousers with a blue and yellow wave cardigan

Caroline Kennedy says she would be humbled to carry on her father's legacy if appointed ambassador to Japan
50th anniversary of her father's presidency

Rebel Wilson shows off her makeshift fruity bikini as she teams up with Ashley Tisdale for her new sitcom Super Fun Night

Two become one! Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel dress in matching outfits at Runner Runner premiere
Tuxedo jackets, white shirts and suit trousers

How Gwyneth Paltrow turns diva at the gym... 'demanding an assistant dry the shower and fetch her favourite brand of water'

Trying to forget: Naomi Watts ignores poor response to Diana film with family outing in New York City
She has suffered humiliating reviews

The perfect poster girl: Eva Mendes looks effortlessly elegant in monochrome as she launches her first fashion collection

She's certainly no Miley! Liam Hemsworth's new love interest Eiza Gonzalez shows off her long legs in flirty floral dress and wedge sneakers

It's a bit cold to be in your undies! Karlie Kloss doesn't let Paris's 'freeeeezing' 9C temperatures stop her as she struts her stuff for Victoria's Secret

Gisele Bündchen wows in an orange cutout dress as she attends United Nations Environmental Action Awards

Victoria's Secret angel Candice Swanepoel models the latest 'extreme lift' lingerie designs in exclusive new video
Fronting 'CloseUp' bra

The dates never end! Cara Santana reveals her midriff as she enjoys lunch with fiance Jesse Metcalfe
They are rarely seen without each other

Is that really Tesco? F&F unveils a glamorous grunge-inspired autumn collection
The once-upon-a-time bargain brand launches slick new season range

Anorexic man, 22, who starved himself to 5st after bullies taunted him over his weight, discovers bodybuilding and becomes model for LA Muscle

I Predict A Riot: Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson completes the line-up on The Voice as he's confirmed as the fourth and final coach

Tracy Morgan (30) Rocks an eye-catching red shirt as he enjoys a romantic day out with model girlfriend Megan
Spotted at The Grove in Hollywood

The honeymoon is NOT over! Chrissy Teigen and John Legend can't keep their hands off each other in Italy
Well, the did just tie the knot last weekend 

'I hit rock bottom': Jon Gosselin reveals he is now waiting tables to make ends meet after losing his reality fortune in divorce
Father of eight

I vow not to make you organise my dates, repair my shirts or test my fake tan: Former Hollywood PA hits back at ex-bosses in book of pledges to her assistant

Ireland Baldwin sparkles in strapless gold dress as she attends dinner with US Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour

Now THAT'S a diva demand: Kanye West asked BBC staff to IRON his dressing room carpet for appearance on Later with Jools Holland

Time to Fix You a licence! Chris Martin takes two LA driving tests as it is revealed he has been driving his beloved Vespa illegally

Mother-of-two loses 10 STONE after holiday humiliation when aeroplane seat-belt would not fit around her SIZE 30 waist

SPOILER ALERT: Giving in to temptation! Lady Edith kisses married Michael Gregson in Downton Abbey's fourth series premiere

JFK and Jackie through the eyes of Andy Warhol: Artist's prints to be exhibited for 50th anniversary of President's assassination

Khloe Kardashian puts her marital woes aside as she boards a private jet to Vegas with sister Kourtney
Nothing can stop a trip to Sin CIty

'I just wanna have fun!' Miley Cyrus tells Britney Spears she wanted VMAs to be 'memorable' in new MTV documentary

A night to remember! Heidi Klum snuggles up to America's Got Talent winner Kenichi Ibana on the red carpet

Mel B locks lips with herself... then strips to her underwear as she releases first music video for eight years
Is she trying to prove she's living on the edge?

Love comes in all sizes! Mena Suvari, 5ft 4, towers over her pint-sized beau Salvador Sanchez as they walk arm-in-arm

Britain's worst wife - and Kate's proud of it: Kate won't cook, won't clean and only makes love to her husband (who does all the chores) once a decade

'She's evil!' There's no love lost between Yvette Fielding and Helen Flanagan as the two have a bust-up on Celebrity Super Spa
Not very relaxing

Tum-thing to tell us? Avril Lavigne sparks more pregnancy rumours as she steps out looking bigger in quirky ensembles

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin leave baby Carmen at home as they suit up for date night at charity gala in New York
Carmen Gabriela is nearly a month old

'Orgasms are selfish experiences, but there ARE ways to have yours together': FEMAIL sexpert Tracey Cox shares her tips to climax simultaneously

He clearly loves his vintage collection! Harrison Ford flies a rare military training aircraft from 1930s - the same day he drives his 1955 Jaguar

Devil Wears Prada writer selling her Manhattan condo for $5m
Lauren Weisberger, 36, bought the 1,994 sq ft apartment in 2010

Canadian man accused of stalking Jennifer Lawrence and her brother is declared a 'danger' by judge and held without bail

Can't fault the realism! Cops shut down filming on set of CBS crime drama Person Of Interest after terrified residents call 911 during fake gun battle

Meet the 'biker chick' teen with Down Syndrome whose fashion-forward Facebook posts inspired label to cast her in its new ad campaign

January Jones has her hands full as she carries wriggly son Xander to a lunch date
Th boy appears to be full of beans as he tries to break free

Sticking to her fashion formula! Carol Vorderman wears a figure-hugging red dress on Celebrity Juice
Tight clothing is her signature style 

'Duh, there's such a huge difference between 14 and 18': Tavi Gevinson on growing up, and leaving fashion for acting as she starts her high school senior year

Why does the queen of fashion always wear the same shoes? LIZ JONES ponders on  Vogue supremo Anna Wintour's £500 addiction

Just like old times! Julianne Hough makes her presence known in skinny jeans and high heels as she drops into DWTS practice

Hello Kitty launch banana-flavoured beer to get Asian women drinking lager - and insist it ISN'T marketed at children
Unlikely brand extension

I know my little girl's too young for school full-time but I need a bit of 'me' time, says SHONA SIBARY
She's just four years old and still wears nappies

Return to sender! Kris Jenner gets scathing review on eBay after customer purchases used 'dirty' item from the reality star
Tom Ford sunglasses 

Everything but the motorbike! Lindsay Lohan wears thigh-high leather jeans with her Harley Davidson T-shirt in New York
Leather mama

'I like her, she's hot!' Brandi Glanville shares kiss with 'bad-ass' new cast member Carlton Gebbia in Season 4 RHOBH trailer
That'll cause uproar 

Dog days are over! Holly Willoughby wears a fun dalmatian jumper... as she and BFF Fearne Cotton arrive to film Celebrity Juice in matching camel coats

Someone's had a makeover! Courtney Love is a new woman in demure bondage dress as she attends a screening of Rush

Nicky Hilton swaps her denim cut-offs for a red lace gown at the Brazil Foundation Gala in New York
Glammed up for the occasion

They've come a long way! Elizabeth Berkley shows off her dance moves with former Saved By The Bell co-star Mario Lopez

Angela Simmons celebrates her 26th birthday by stripping down to a bikini on Miami Beach
Spent the past year sculpting her bikini body

Elegant in emerald: TOWIE's Lucy Mecklenburgh draws attention to her tiny frame in a trouser suit
Left everyone green with envy

Her 'Lil Romeo!' Miranda Kerr hugs Flynn close in petal-print maxi dress
Husband Orlando Bloom makes Broadway debut in Romeo And Juliet

Bethenny Frankel has a ball with daughter Bryn in Central Park as she takes a break from chatshow amidst 'brutal' custody battle

Police decide creepy children's book 'left at Famke Janssen's home by burglar' actually belongs to her

Kissing his queen! LeBron James dotes on new wife Savannah as they honeymoon in Rome after lavish wedding

PICTURED: Lord of the (wedding) Rings! Sir Ian McKellen officiates as best friend Patrick Stewart's says 'I do' to Sunny Ozell
On shore of Lake Tahoe

Life swap? Kylie Jenner takes a grown-up trip to the mall while mother Kris embraces her inner child at Disneyland
Oh, mum!

He's the birthday boy! Melissa Joan Hart celebrates son Tucker turning one with family trip to DisneyLand

EASTENDERS SPOILER ALERT: There is no escape for Carl as Max, Phil and Ian settle a score by leading the East End bad boy to a shallow grave

Isn't fashion week over? Jaime Winstone steps out wearing another quirky ensemble in patterned dress and garish make-up

Lean on me: Grieving Ashton Kutcher comforts a teary Mila Kunis as they attend the funeral of prominent Kabbalah Chief Rabbi Berg in Israel

Cheska Hull turns on the glamour in lace as Made In Chelsea co-stars Lucy Watson and Binky Felstead turn out in support of her new venture

Does this bring back memories? Eddie Murphy has a flashback to 1997 as drag queens offer him roses on coffee run
Ouch!

Kelly Osbourne sues former landlord after 'receiving none of her $18,700 security deposit back after moving out'
Reatlity TV star says he didn't check unit

Making sweet music: Rita Ora and Calvin Harris brush off rumours of relationship troubles as they head to studio together

'I'm glad to have a little more meat on me!' LeAnn Rimes shows off her healthy new figure in sheer dress
Singer sporting a much healthier curvy frame 

'Here's the first pic of the little one!' Jay Sean announces wife's pregnancy by posting sonogram picture on Instagram
Couldn't wait to tell all 

Miley Cyrus reveals alternative cover for new album Bangerz... and she's stripped off again
Strategically placed arm saves her modesty

Sorry Miley, he's moved on: Liam Hemsworth spotted 'passionately kissing' new love interest Eiza Gonzalez outside her apartment

Is that you, Han Solo? Harrison Ford gets some piloting practice in as he flies a military training aircraft
The 71-year-old took a spin in the friendly skies

Busy Philipps keeps her cool in short black dress as she takes baby Cricket for a walk
Seemed determined to show off the results of recent workouts in LBD

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The following lines were cut by a soldier in a stone sentry-box at Gibraltar: 

"God and the soldier all men adore. 
In time of trouble, and no more; 
For when war is over, 
And all things righted, 
God is neglected; 
And the old soldier slighted." 





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