CHAPPELL, Raymond William
| Service Number: | 1716 |
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| Enlisted: | 5 August 1915, Warwick Farm, New South Wales |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Born: | Cumnock, New South Wales, Australia, 1887 |
| Home Town: | Cumnock, Cabonne, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Private Schooling |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Palestine, 13 July 1918 |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" Initially buried by Chap H.J. Clarke near ABU TALLUM Jordon Valley Map 1/40.00 Jericho B6 11 3Y 23.A.4.2, |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Eurimbla St Paul's Church Roll of Honour, Jerusalem Memorial |
World War 1 Service
| 5 Aug 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, 1716, 1st Light Horse Regiment, Warwick Farm, New South Wales | |
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| 9 Nov 1915: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 1716, 1st Light Horse Regiment, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '1' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Beltana embarkation_ship_number: A72 public_note: '' | |
| 9 Nov 1915: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 1716, 1st Light Horse Regiment, HMAT Beltana, Sydney | |
| 13 Jul 1918: | Involvement AIF WW1, 1716, 1st Light Horse Regiment, --- :awm_ww1_roll_of_honour_import: awm_service_number: 1716 awm_unit: 1 Light Horse Regiment awm_rank: Sh Smith awm_died_date: 1918-07-13 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of William and Elizabeth CHAPPELL, Eurimbla, New South Wales
PTE. CHAPPELL'S DEATH.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Chappell, of Eurimbla, have received a letter from Major Irwin, written from Egypt, on August 4, regarding the death of their son, Pte. R. W. Chappell. After expressing his heartfelt sympathy Major Irwin says that the deceased hero was killed while in a reserve area by an explosive shell on July 13, death being instantaneous. " It is some consolation for you to know," added the Major, " that in paying the supreme sacrifice he gave his life fighting nobly for the great cause of liberty and freedom, and his name will always be honored. He was a good soldier, and carried the respect of all ranks."
In a letter Mr. and Mrs. Chappell received from Chaplain Clarke the writer said that the deceased soldier was buried near where he fell-about 10 miles north of Jericho. "You may rest assured," added the Chaplain, " that his grave will be well looked after."
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