Background
Chapman, Elbridge Gerry was born on November 20, 1895 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Elbridge Gerry and Florence Fairfield (Lake) Chapman.
Chapman, Elbridge Gerry was born on November 20, 1895 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Elbridge Gerry and Florence Fairfield (Lake) Chapman.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Colorado, 1917, Bachelor of Laws, 1920. Student New College, University of Oxford, England, 1919, Law School, Northwestern University, 1923-1924.
Commissioned Second lieutenant Infantry, United States Army, 1917, advanced through grades to major general (temporary), 1943. Legal staff Governor General, Philippine Islands, 1932-1935. Command and General staff schedul, 1938.
Commanding general Airbonre Command, since 1942.
Member Phi Gamma Delta.
Married Margaret Elene, June 8, 1927. 1 child, Craig.