Chapman 2/Lieut.
Info
| Surname | Chapman |
|---|---|
| Forename | Ernest |
| Rank | 2/Lieut. |
| Army No | |
| Battalion | 3rd |
| Commissioned | 1917-11-27 |
| Date Of Wounds | Not set |
| Wounds | |
| Died Killed | Not set |
| Death Details | |
| Enlisted Date | Not set |
| Enlisted Location | |
| Date Of Birth | Not set |
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| Residence | |
| Discharged | Not set |
| Theatre Of War | France |
| Date Of Entry | 1915-05-15 |
| Z Class | |
| Surname Spellings | |
| Other Info | His M.C. citation (London Gazette 1st February 1919) reads: ‘T./2nd Lt., 3rd Bn. Worc. R.’ "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during the counter-attack on the 25th September, 1918, south of Neuve Chapelle, the principal force of which developed against his frontage. He inspired his platoon of young soldiers with such enthusiasm that they pushed through the hostile barrage to the units of our own, driving the demoralised enemy in front of them." |
Assignments
| Northamptonshire Regiment 10117 Corporal |
| 3rd Worcestershire Regiment - Second Lieutenant |
Service Awards
| The British War Medal |
| The 1914-1915 Star |
| The Allied Victory Medal |
Gallantry Awards & Honors
| Medal | Rank | Battalion | Engagement | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Cross | 2/Lieut. | 3rd | Shepherd's Redoubt | 1919-02-01 |
| British Empire Medal | Head Office Keeper | Commonwealth Relations Office | 1950-01-02 |
Foreign Decorations & Awards
| Medal | Rank | Battalion | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| No results found. | |||
Royal Flying Corps
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