| Regimental number | 55811 |
| Place of birth | Lameroo, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Geranium, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 153 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M E Chapman, Geranium, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Lameroo, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | General Reinforcements (2nd South Australian) |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Ordnance Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 6 September 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 18 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 12 November 1919. Medal: British War Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CHAPMAN William Eric |