CHAPMAN, Peter Neilson

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Rank: 
Private
Unit / Base: 
6 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
York and Lancaster Regiment, The Hallamshire Bn.
Service: 
Army
Number: 
14987110
P/JX631416
Died : 
Friday, March 23, 1945
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age: 
21
Cemetery/Memorial: 
Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany
Operations: 
Wesel - Operation Widgeon
Peter Neilson Chapman 6 Commando
Private Peter Chapman was reported missing 23 March 1945, later confirmed killed in action in Western Europe. His Commando were engaged in crossing the River Rhine at Wesel. Only son of of Mr. and Mrs J. Newell, High Wykenhurst, Ewhurst [1][2][4].
  • 08.08.1944 transferred from Royal Navy to Royal Welch Fusiliers [3][4].
  • 22.11.1944 posted York and Lancaster Regiment, then volunteered for Commandos [3][4].
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/90 and WO417/92.
[3] RWF Transfer In Register Book 9 of 1944.
[4] [Image] Surrey Advertiser 26 May 1945.
 
Primary Roll of Honour: 
6 Commando Roll of Honour
Additional content: 
CHAPMAN, Peter Neilson (No.6 Cdo) - newspaper report of his death
Archive pages : 
No 6 Commando

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