| Regimental number | 1 |
| Place of birth | Jamaica |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Station hand |
| Address | Boat Rowers Hotel, Stockton, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Step-Mother, Mrs E Chapman, South View, Portishead, Somersetshire, England |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Gloucester Volunteer Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, Transport Section |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). Meritorous Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'Transport Sergeant. This N.C.O. has been untiring in the discharge of his duties. During October, 1917, he was constantly in the battle area of WESTHOEK and ZONNEBEKE and showed coolness and ability in handling transport under fire. He has been Transport Sergeant since the inception of the Battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CHAPMAN John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
