His father, Leonard F. Chapman Sr., was the superintendent (warden) of the Florida State prison at Raiford, Florida from the early 1930's to the mid-1950's, some 25 years. L.F. Chapman Sr. was a nationally noted penologist and authority on prisons. Awards and decorations Chapman's awards include: See also List of United States Marine Corps four-star generals References Malcolm Gladwell, Revisionist History "General Chapman's Last Stand" http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/25-general-chapman's-last-stand 1913 births 2000 deaths United States Marine Corps personnel of World War II Burials at Arlington National Cemetery Joint Chiefs of Staff People from DeLand, Florida Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Legion of Merit 4 Chapman, Leonard F. United States Marine Corps generals United States Marine Corps Commandants University of Florida alumni People from Key West, Florida