Place of birth | Springhill New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Medical practitioner |
Address | Sydney Hospital, Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Thos D Chapman, Kenneth Street, Longueville, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | 5th Field Ambulance, "B" Section |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/48/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant-Colonel |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Consistent good work since February 1915 proving a most excellent officer and carrying out his duties fearlessly and well. Recommendation date: Distinguished Service Order 'For thoroughness and fearlessness in carrying out his duties especially when in charge of Advanced Dressing Station at Martinpuich, Le sars and Bapaume.' Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: Medaille des Epidemies (en Argent) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order, Medaille des Epidemies (en Argent), 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |