Kenneth Chapman enlisted 14 August 1940 having previously employed in farming. He later volunteered for the commandos. Private Chapman, No.3 Commando, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations at Termoli, Italy, between the 3rd and 6th October 1943 [1][2].

"During the operations at Termoli between 3rd and 6th October '43 in the second attack on D+2 a trooper of this Unit was badly wounded in the leg.

Pte. Chapman in the other weapon pit immediately went to his assistance although he was exposed to fierce enfilade from Machine Gun. He applied a tourniquet which involved kneeling in the open for a considerable time.

He then reported the casualty and went to find a stretcher. Owing to the disorganisation he was unable to do this, but he returned with two medical orderlies. The wounded man was then carried back on a blanket, Chapman assisted. All this coming and going was done under intense machine gun and shell fire and Chapman showed a disregard of danger in the interests of his comrade's welfare which is in the highest tradition of the Commando" [2].