Regimental number | 4751 |
Place of birth | Kendall New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Dairyman |
Address | Kendall, Camden Haven River, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, J S Chapman, Kendall, Camden Haven River, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star of England on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At PERONNE during Operations on 1st/2nd September 1918, for great gallantry and initiative. His officer having become a casualty he led his platoon with dash and skill over extremely difficult marshy ground, putting the enemy to flight and capturing many prisoners. On reaching the final objective his platoon was heavily shelled. Here his personal courage and contempt for danger greatly inspired his men, who succeeded in consolidating and holding the position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 4750 Pte David Singer CHAPMAN, 54th Bn, returned to Australia, 13 February 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |