Army Number: 2622163 Rank: Lance-Serjeant Name: R C CHAPMAN, MiD Unit: Grenadier Guards London Gazette : 9 August 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37213/supplement/4051/data.pdf The KING has been .graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished service Europe:— Foot Guards. Gren. G'ds. 2622163 Lce.-Sergt. R. C. CHAPMAN.
London Gazette : 9 August 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37213/supplement/4044/data.pdf https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37213/supplement/4051/data.pdf
Casualty Details | CWGC LANCE SERJEANT RICHARD CHARLES CHAPMAN Service Number: 2622163 Regiment & Unit/Ship: Grenadier Guards, 1st Bn. Date of Death: Died 03 April 1945 Age 23 years old Buried or commemorated at REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY Grave Reference: 53. C. 2. Location: Germany Additional Info: Son of Richard A. and Emily Chapman, of Maidstone, Kent; husband of Ivy Joyce Chapman, of Windsor, Berkshire. Personal Inscription: IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND DICK. THOUGHTS GO BACK TO HAPPY DAYS. R.I.P.