| Regimental number | 35888 |
| Place of birth | Tumbarumba New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Address | 15 Norwood Crescent, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Chapman, 15 Norwood Crescent, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 19 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade, Reinforcement 28 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/128/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 9 November 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 July 1919 |