Background
CHAPPLE, John Lyon was born on May 27, 1931. Son of C. H. Chappie.
CHAPPLE, John Lyon was born on May 27, 1931. Son of C. H. Chappie.
Haileybury and Trinity College, Cambridge.
Joined 2nd King Edward’s Own Gurkhas 1954, served Malaya, Hong Kong, Borneo. Staff College 1962, completed course at Jt. Services Staff College 1969.
Commander 1st Bn. 2nd Gurkhas 1970-1972. Directing Staff, Staff College 1972-1973. Commander 48 Gurkha Infantry Brigade 1976.
Gurkha Field Force 1977. Principal Staff Officer to Chief of Defence Staff 1978-1979: Commander British Forces, Hong Kong and Maj.-General Brigade of Gurkhas 1980-1982. Director of Mil. Operations 1982-1984.
Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Programmes and Personnel) 1985-1987. Colonel 2nd Gurkhas since 1986. C.-in-C United Kingdom Land Forces 1987-1988.
Aide-de-Camp General to the Queen since 1987. Chief of General Staff since 1988. Services Fellow Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge 1971.
Council National Army Museum.
Married Annabel Hill in 1959.