3487 PTE G.CHAPMAN 2/RIF.BRIG. (on 1914 Star)
3487 PTE G.CHAPMAN RIF.BRIG. (on BWM)
George Chapman
Born Westminster, Middlesex 1890
Son of Henry & Mary Chapman of 11 Dodson Street, Westminster Bridge Road, London
Attested 28/6/09
To France with 2nd Rifle Brigade 7/11/14
Awarded 14 days Field Punishment No.2 at Fauquissart & forfeited 14 days pay "for firing his rifle at a chicken" 26/11/14
Suffered a Gun Shot Wound to his chest during the capture of Neuve Chapelle 10/3/15
Returned to Blighty 8/4/15 & was treated for Gun Shot Wound of his spine & lung at 4th London General Hospital
Discharged 4/4/16 but 2 weeks later he officially DOW HOME 19/4/16
Buried in the All Saints Cemetery, Nunhead & is commemorated on the Screen Wall
With copy of his Medal Index Card plus 27 page Digital File of his Soldiers Papers (some duplication) & supporting documentation
Condition: BWM Toned, NEF
