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233791 Pioneer Ernest Edward Chapman British Army 11th Hampshire Regiment from:Southampton Ernest Chapman joined up in 1914 and had the 14/15 Star. He was a Lewis gunner, badly gassed in the Battle of the Somme and discharged unfit for war service. He was awarded the Silver War disability Badge but subsequently served in the Merchant Marine and was awarded the Mercantile Marine Medal. Together with Pip Squeak & Wilfred this must be a rare combination of medals. His son Tony Chapman served in the ARP & Royal Navy in World War Two and is the author of War of The Motor Gun Boats, which details his service in Coastal Forces. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**