The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 67 CHAPMAN, Forrest WWI Forrest was born in 1887 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1917 he joined the 1st Depot Battalion Saskatchewan Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force. He was a Life Member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #60 and an honourary member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #306. Forrest passed away in 1972. CHAPMAN, George F. WWII George was born on November 30, 1923 in Estevan, SK. He enlisted with the R.C.A.F. in December of 1942 and was posted to No. 1 Manning Depot in Toronto in 1943. This is where he completed a course in Radio Telephone Operation at No. 1 Wireless School in Montreal. He attained the rank of Leading Aircraftsman. He received the CVSM and the War Medal 1939-45 for his service. He was very active in The Royal Canadian Legion first at the Estevan Branch 60 and later Branch 306 where he served as President, Secretary, and Deputy Zone Commander. George passed away in December of 1985. CHAPMAN (HOLMES), Peggy F. WWII Peggy was born on April 25, 1925 in Bromhead, SK. She enlisted with the C.W.A.C. in September of 1943. She was posted to the Training Centre as Orderly Room Clerk, and then transferred to Head Quarters Pacific Command as clerk in Command Records. She received the CVSM and the War Medal 1939-45. While stationed in Vancouver she married George Chapman. She was discharged in Sept. 1945. She was a member of The RCL Branch #60 and #306. She later joined the Ladies Aux Branch and served as President for a number of years. Peggy passed away in April of 1998. CHAPMAN, James WWII James was born on February 20, 1920 in Strathclair, MB. He joined the South Saskatchewan Regiment in 1939. He trained in Weyburn and went overseas with the Advanced Guard, 1st Headquarters Co. in December of 1940. He served overseas until the summer of 1944 when he was sent home on medical grounds. After arriving in Canada he worked on recruiting for the Army for a short time. During this time it was confirmed he had tuberculosis, which he contracted overseas. He received the Defense Medal, CVSM and the War Medal 1939-45 for his service. James passed away on June 19, 1948.
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