William Chapman

Chapman enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1961 after attending Thomas Edison High School. He spent most of his seven-year career in the United States before serving as a cannoneer and ammunition carrier in Vietnarn. The 25-year-old lance corporal was due home in July 1968, around the time of his sixth wedding anniversary. Assigned to Battery B of the 1st Battalion, 13th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. He died in Quang Nam Province on May 15, 1968, of non-combat causes. Chapman was survived by his wife, three daughters, his parents and a sister.