Sergeant Alfred George "Freddie" Chapman
31 Jan 1917 - 28 Nov 2002
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Caption & credit
Sergeant Freddie Chapman (F Roots via M Marciano)
Biography
Known as Freddie, after the war he ran the Red Lion Hotel, Wells Market Place and Swan Hotel, Sadler Street in Wells. He amassed a huge collection of vintage carriages, motorcycles and bicycles which he auctioned in 1975. By joining together with other hoteliers he became a founding member of Best Western Hotels Ltd.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset Scout Section | Scout Section Sergeant | Unknown | Unknown |
Regiment
The Welch Regiment
Military number
3966517
Occupation
Hotelier
Career
Following Auxiliary Units he joined the Glider Pilots Regiment serving as a Staff Sergeant. He was discharged on 23 Apr 1946.
Address
Southill House, Cranmore, Somerset
References
Mid Somerset Newspaper 18 Nov 1999
Donald Brown
F Roots via M Marciano
WW2 Medal cards