Edward Thomas Chapman | |
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Born | Pontlottyn, Glamorgan | 13 January 1920
Died | 3 February 2002 New Inn | (aged 82)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1940–1957 |
Rank | Company Sergeant Major |
Service number | 4080657 |
Unit | Monmouthshire Regiment |
Battles / wars | Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross British Empire Medal |
Company Sergeant Major Edward Thomas Chapman VC, BEM (13 January 1920 – 3 February 2002) was a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.