Ivan J. Chapman was the sixth child born to Frank E. "James" Chapman and Carrie Bell Cook.
Husband of Louise Irmgard Gau married January 10, 1952 in Berlin, Germany. Never had children.
Ivan J. Chapman brothers and sisters: Ruby Mae Chapman, Frank Edward 'Buddy' Chapman, Opal N. Chapman, Lenord William "Bill" Chapman, Edna Frances Chapman, Aubrey Lee Chapman, Gertrude Chapman and Ellis Ray Chapman.
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Subject: A brief resume of my life since 1935 by Ivan Chapman.
Ivan Chapman - 73 Everett Dr. - Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80911.
I graduated from Red Oak High School in 1935.
From 1935 to 1942, I lived with my father and mother on a farm between Red Oak and De Soto, Texas.
On February 7, 1942 I was drafted into the U.S. Army for World War II. I took my basic training at Fort Wolters It was a United States military installation four miles northeast of Mineral Wells, Texas. Originally named Camp Wolters, it was an Army camp from 1925 to 1946. During World War II, it was for a time the largest infantry replacement training center in the United States.
From there I was sent to Hawaii and was assigned to the 24th Infantry Division.
After a few months in Hawaii I was sent to a small island in the Southwest Pacific and assigned to a task force whose mission was to protect an air field for the U.S. Air Force.
After 13onths on this island I was sent back to Hawaii and assigned to the 33rd Infantry Division station on the island of Hauia.
After six moths of amphibious training we shipped out to New Guinea.
After several months in New Guinea we moved to an island in the Dutch East Indies. It was now 1945 and the war in Europe was nearing its end. My unit finished its mission in the Dutch East Indies and war preparing to move to the Philippine Islands.
In the meantime I received orders for shipment back to the United States. I was assigned to Fort Ord, California and on August 4, 1945 was discharged from the service.
From 1945 to November 1947 I worked as a mechanic and carpenter.
On November 17, 1947 I re-enlisted in the U.S. Army.
From 1948 to 1952 I served with the 1st Infantry Division in Germany.
From August 1952 until March 1953 I served with the 1st Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas.
From March 1953 to September 1955 I served with the 1st Calvary Division in Korea and Japan.
From September 1955 until September 1957 I served with the 5th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado.
From September 1957 until December 1958 I served with the 20th Field Artillery in Korea.
From December 1958 until June 1960 I served with the 9th Division at Fort Carson, Colorado.
From June 1960 to June 1963 I served with the 4th Armored Division Artillery in Germany,
From June 1963 to June 1964 I served with the 30th Artillery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
I retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of Master Sergeant on June 30, 1964.
I received the following decorations, medals, badges, commendations and campaign ribbons while serving in the U.S. Army: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal (Germany), Korean Campaign ribbon, Army Commendation Medal with first oak leaf cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and several letters of appreciation.
From August 1964 to April 1965 I worked for Burns Detective Agency in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
From April 1965 to December 1978 I worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and have loved a completely retired life since then.
My favorite sports are football, baseball, basketball and bowling.
My favorite pastime at present is fishing for Colorado rainbow trout.
Husband of Louise Irmgard Gau married January 10, 1952 in Berlin, Germany. Never had children.
Ivan J. Chapman brothers and sisters: Ruby Mae Chapman, Frank Edward 'Buddy' Chapman, Opal N. Chapman, Lenord William "Bill" Chapman, Edna Frances Chapman, Aubrey Lee Chapman, Gertrude Chapman and Ellis Ray Chapman.
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Subject: A brief resume of my life since 1935 by Ivan Chapman.
Ivan Chapman - 73 Everett Dr. - Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80911.
I graduated from Red Oak High School in 1935.
From 1935 to 1942, I lived with my father and mother on a farm between Red Oak and De Soto, Texas.
On February 7, 1942 I was drafted into the U.S. Army for World War II. I took my basic training at Fort Wolters It was a United States military installation four miles northeast of Mineral Wells, Texas. Originally named Camp Wolters, it was an Army camp from 1925 to 1946. During World War II, it was for a time the largest infantry replacement training center in the United States.
From there I was sent to Hawaii and was assigned to the 24th Infantry Division.
After a few months in Hawaii I was sent to a small island in the Southwest Pacific and assigned to a task force whose mission was to protect an air field for the U.S. Air Force.
After 13onths on this island I was sent back to Hawaii and assigned to the 33rd Infantry Division station on the island of Hauia.
After six moths of amphibious training we shipped out to New Guinea.
After several months in New Guinea we moved to an island in the Dutch East Indies. It was now 1945 and the war in Europe was nearing its end. My unit finished its mission in the Dutch East Indies and war preparing to move to the Philippine Islands.
In the meantime I received orders for shipment back to the United States. I was assigned to Fort Ord, California and on August 4, 1945 was discharged from the service.
From 1945 to November 1947 I worked as a mechanic and carpenter.
On November 17, 1947 I re-enlisted in the U.S. Army.
From 1948 to 1952 I served with the 1st Infantry Division in Germany.
From August 1952 until March 1953 I served with the 1st Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas.
From March 1953 to September 1955 I served with the 1st Calvary Division in Korea and Japan.
From September 1955 until September 1957 I served with the 5th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado.
From September 1957 until December 1958 I served with the 20th Field Artillery in Korea.
From December 1958 until June 1960 I served with the 9th Division at Fort Carson, Colorado.
From June 1960 to June 1963 I served with the 4th Armored Division Artillery in Germany,
From June 1963 to June 1964 I served with the 30th Artillery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
I retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of Master Sergeant on June 30, 1964.
I received the following decorations, medals, badges, commendations and campaign ribbons while serving in the U.S. Army: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal (Germany), Korean Campaign ribbon, Army Commendation Medal with first oak leaf cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and several letters of appreciation.
From August 1964 to April 1965 I worked for Burns Detective Agency in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
From April 1965 to December 1978 I worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and have loved a completely retired life since then.
My favorite sports are football, baseball, basketball and bowling.
My favorite pastime at present is fishing for Colorado rainbow trout.
Ivan J. Chapman was the sixth child born to Frank E. "James" Chapman and Carrie Bell Cook.
Husband of Louise Irmgard Gau married January 10, 1952 in Berlin, Germany. Never had children.
Ivan J. Chapman brothers and sisters: Ruby Mae Chapman, Frank Edward 'Buddy' Chapman, Opal N. Chapman, Lenord William "Bill" Chapman, Edna Frances Chapman, Aubrey Lee Chapman, Gertrude Chapman and Ellis Ray Chapman.
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Subject: A brief resume of my life since 1935 by Ivan Chapman.
Ivan Chapman - 73 Everett Dr. - Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80911.
I graduated from Red Oak High School in 1935.
From 1935 to 1942, I lived with my father and mother on a farm between Red Oak and De Soto, Texas.
On February 7, 1942 I was drafted into the U.S. Army for World War II. I took my basic training at Fort Wolters It was a United States military installation four miles northeast of Mineral Wells, Texas. Originally named Camp Wolters, it was an Army camp from 1925 to 1946. During World War II, it was for a time the largest infantry replacement training center in the United States.
From there I was sent to Hawaii and was assigned to the 24th Infantry Division.
After a few months in Hawaii I was sent to a small island in the Southwest Pacific and assigned to a task force whose mission was to protect an air field for the U.S. Air Force.
After 13onths on this island I was sent back to Hawaii and assigned to the 33rd Infantry Division station on the island of Hauia.
After six moths of amphibious training we shipped out to New Guinea.
After several months in New Guinea we moved to an island in the Dutch East Indies. It was now 1945 and the war in Europe was nearing its end. My unit finished its mission in the Dutch East Indies and war preparing to move to the Philippine Islands.
In the meantime I received orders for shipment back to the United States. I was assigned to Fort Ord, California and on August 4, 1945 was discharged from the service.
From 1945 to November 1947 I worked as a mechanic and carpenter.
On November 17, 1947 I re-enlisted in the U.S. Army.
From 1948 to 1952 I served with the 1st Infantry Division in Germany.
From August 1952 until March 1953 I served with the 1st Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas.
From March 1953 to September 1955 I served with the 1st Calvary Division in Korea and Japan.
From September 1955 until September 1957 I served with the 5th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado.
From September 1957 until December 1958 I served with the 20th Field Artillery in Korea.
From December 1958 until June 1960 I served with the 9th Division at Fort Carson, Colorado.
From June 1960 to June 1963 I served with the 4th Armored Division Artillery in Germany,
From June 1963 to June 1964 I served with the 30th Artillery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
I retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of Master Sergeant on June 30, 1964.
I received the following decorations, medals, badges, commendations and campaign ribbons while serving in the U.S. Army: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal (Germany), Korean Campaign ribbon, Army Commendation Medal with first oak leaf cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and several letters of appreciation.
From August 1964 to April 1965 I worked for Burns Detective Agency in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
From April 1965 to December 1978 I worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and have loved a completely retired life since then.
My favorite sports are football, baseball, basketball and bowling.
My favorite pastime at present is fishing for Colorado rainbow trout.
Husband of Louise Irmgard Gau married January 10, 1952 in Berlin, Germany. Never had children.
Ivan J. Chapman brothers and sisters: Ruby Mae Chapman, Frank Edward 'Buddy' Chapman, Opal N. Chapman, Lenord William "Bill" Chapman, Edna Frances Chapman, Aubrey Lee Chapman, Gertrude Chapman and Ellis Ray Chapman.
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Subject: A brief resume of my life since 1935 by Ivan Chapman.
Ivan Chapman - 73 Everett Dr. - Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80911.
I graduated from Red Oak High School in 1935.
From 1935 to 1942, I lived with my father and mother on a farm between Red Oak and De Soto, Texas.
On February 7, 1942 I was drafted into the U.S. Army for World War II. I took my basic training at Fort Wolters It was a United States military installation four miles northeast of Mineral Wells, Texas. Originally named Camp Wolters, it was an Army camp from 1925 to 1946. During World War II, it was for a time the largest infantry replacement training center in the United States.
From there I was sent to Hawaii and was assigned to the 24th Infantry Division.
After a few months in Hawaii I was sent to a small island in the Southwest Pacific and assigned to a task force whose mission was to protect an air field for the U.S. Air Force.
After 13onths on this island I was sent back to Hawaii and assigned to the 33rd Infantry Division station on the island of Hauia.
After six moths of amphibious training we shipped out to New Guinea.
After several months in New Guinea we moved to an island in the Dutch East Indies. It was now 1945 and the war in Europe was nearing its end. My unit finished its mission in the Dutch East Indies and war preparing to move to the Philippine Islands.
In the meantime I received orders for shipment back to the United States. I was assigned to Fort Ord, California and on August 4, 1945 was discharged from the service.
From 1945 to November 1947 I worked as a mechanic and carpenter.
On November 17, 1947 I re-enlisted in the U.S. Army.
From 1948 to 1952 I served with the 1st Infantry Division in Germany.
From August 1952 until March 1953 I served with the 1st Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas.
From March 1953 to September 1955 I served with the 1st Calvary Division in Korea and Japan.
From September 1955 until September 1957 I served with the 5th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado.
From September 1957 until December 1958 I served with the 20th Field Artillery in Korea.
From December 1958 until June 1960 I served with the 9th Division at Fort Carson, Colorado.
From June 1960 to June 1963 I served with the 4th Armored Division Artillery in Germany,
From June 1963 to June 1964 I served with the 30th Artillery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
I retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of Master Sergeant on June 30, 1964.
I received the following decorations, medals, badges, commendations and campaign ribbons while serving in the U.S. Army: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal (Germany), Korean Campaign ribbon, Army Commendation Medal with first oak leaf cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and several letters of appreciation.
From August 1964 to April 1965 I worked for Burns Detective Agency in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
From April 1965 to December 1978 I worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and have loved a completely retired life since then.
My favorite sports are football, baseball, basketball and bowling.
My favorite pastime at present is fishing for Colorado rainbow trout.
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