CHAPMAN, Patrick Roy
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Known as:
Pat
Rank:
Regimental Sergeant Major (WO1) (later Major)
Unit / Base:
'45 Commando RM'
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Royal Corps of Transport
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
PO18990P
533435
Honours & Awards:
RSM of 45 Commando RM during Operation Corporate (Falkland Islands) 1982 [1].
- 31 December 1983 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
- 2 March 1985 commissioned Lieutenant RM, to trained strength 2 March 1986 [3].
- 1 September 1989 ( with seniority from 2 March 1987) former Captain RM to be Captain, Regular Army, Royal Corps of Transport [4].
- 30 September 1991 Captain (Royal Corps of Transport) promoted Major [5].
- 16 April 1997 Major (Royal Logistic Corps) retired. Appointed to Reserve of Officers [6].
Sources
[1] Globe and Laurel / Falklands 40th anniversary edition.
[2] London Gazette 49583, page 5.
[3] London Gazette 50630, page 10878.
[4] London Gazette 51962, page 14349.
[5] London Gazette 52691, page 16037.
[6] London Gazette 54745, page 4767.
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