Mexborough and Swinton Times January 12, 1918
Private William Herbt. Chappell (R.N.D.)
Private Chappell of 7, Broomville St., Swinton, son of the late Colin. Maurice Chappell and of Mrs. Chappell, died in hospital in France on Christmas Day of wounds received in action.
He was 28 years of age, and enlisted last July, going to France in October.
Before enlistment he was employed as a clerk in the Midland Goods Station, Sheffield.
From C.W.G.C.:
Able Seaman
CHAPPELL, W H
Service Number R/4242
Died 25/12/1917
Hawke Bn. R.N. Div.
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt