Lindsay Graham Chapman 
1918   -   2005
Attended Brighton Technical School 1929 - 1932

​Lindsay Graham Chapman was born at Box Hill, Victoria, on the 3rd. March, 1918.   In later years, Lindsay’s  father, Alexander Chapman, and the Chapman family lived at 12 Champion Street, Brighton Beach.
 
Following Lindsay’s years of study at Brighton Technical School, 1929 to 1932, he joined the Australian Army, having served in the Cadets ASC 3rd. Division.
 
The National Archives of Australia records reveal that Lindsay Graham Chapman, VX 106583, enlisted for service in the Australian Army on the 12th. March, 1935, and was called up for full-time duty on 18 December, 1941. 
 
When Lindsay enlisted in the Australian Army he stated that he was born on the 3rd. March, 1917.  One year earlier than his correct birth year.
 
Lindsay Chapman was paid for attendance at camps of continuous training as follows :
 
11 November, 1939  -  12 December, 1939, with unit AASC 3rd. Division.
25 April, 1940   -   9 July, 1940 with unit AASC 3rd. Division.
1 January, 1941   -   22 April, 1941 with unit AASC 3rd. Division.
 
At the time of signing his “Attestation Form For Special Forces Raised For Service in Australia and Abroad”, on the twenty-fifth day of July 1942, Lindsay’s Next-of-Kin was named as his wife, Ronis Chapman of 53 Grenville Street, Hampton.   Educational Qualification :  Intermediate  and Junior Technical School Qualification.
 
1 – 4 – 1943.   Qualified 72% Weapon Training School.

Madang, New Guinea. 1944-08-29  VX106583 Warrant Officer 2, L.G. Chapman, Madang Base Sub-area.
 
http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/229354942

http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/075551/  

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OPERATIONAL SERVICE
Overseas area of service   Embarked from Australia   Disembarked in Australia
New Guinea                             16/7/1943                                      14/11/1944
New Guinea                             11/1/1945                                        31/8/1945
 
Warrant Officer II Lindsay Graham Chapman was Mentioned in Dispatches
for Distinguished Services South-West Pacific Area.   Promulgated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 19 July, 1945, page 1549.
 
Warrant Officer ll Lindsay Graham Chapman was warded the Australian Efficiency Medal.   “Commonwealth Australian Gazette” 182, dated 26 September, 1946.

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​SERVICE AND CASUALTY FORM
AASC   3 Div.   Promoted Corporal                     20 – 2 – 1936
AASC   3 Div.   Promoted Sergeant                      1 – 4 – 1939
AASC    3 Div.   Promoted Warrant Officer ll         1 – 9 – 1940
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Madang, New Guinea.  1944-08-29.  Three Senior non-Commissioned Officers coming down the steps of the new Administration Block of the Madang Base Sub-area.   They are :-  NX37063 Sergeant R. Berman, (1);   NX125616 Warrant Officer 2, L.L. Breton (2);  VX106583 Warrant Officer 2, L.G. Chapman (3).
 
http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C76506  

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Education Record
VX106583,  WOll  (Warrant Officer ll), L.G. Chapman
Hampton State School passed in 1928
Technical School passed in 1932
Pre-Enlistment Occupation: Salesman, Period Engaged (In Years): 1
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Junior Technical Certificate
​18 November 1932
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Merit Certificate
25 November 1931
Head-teacher's name Perry
Inspector of Schools: Rob Stephenson