Cyril Leslie CHAPPELL

Regimental number22306
Place of birthBallarat, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMiner
AddressGolden Ridge via Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinSister, Miss R G Chappell, Golden Ridge via Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Enlistment date7 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll6 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameHowitzer Brigade 23, Battery 109
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/133/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Australian Light Railway
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Immediate award)


Recommendation date: 31 July 1917

FateReturned to Australia 30 April 1919
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: 23 May 1918

Family/military connectionsCousin: 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 death7 December 1975
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery, Western Australia