| Regimental number | 22306 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Golden Ridge via Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss R G Chappell, Golden Ridge via Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 23, Battery 109 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/133/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Australian Light Railway |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Immediate award) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in placing a gun in a forward and exposed position, and keeping it in action under most difficult circumstances, and at very great personal risk. Although severely wounded, he set a splendid example to his men, and was chiefly instrumental in their task being accomplished.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: 3031 Pte Alfred Hart CHAPPELL, 51st Bn, killed in action, 3 September 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Western Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
