| Regimental number | 2713 |
| Place of birth | Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.11 |
| Height | 5' 9.75" |
| Weight | 166 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, George Chapman, Oakwood, Whitehouse, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 months in the Seaforth Highland Regiment, Scotland. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2712 Pte George CHAPMAN, 15th Bn, returned to Australia, 1 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Macquarie', 28 March 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 26 May 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 29 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as Walter CHAPMAN. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CHAPMAN William Morrison |