Duncan Chapman Memorial

The Duncan Chapman Memorial is a bronze statue located in Queen's Park, Maryborough, in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland, Australia. It commemorates Lieutenant Duncan Chapman (1888-1916), a Maryborough-born soldier recognised as the first Australian ashore at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. Unveiled in 2015 for the Anzac centenary, the life-size statue stands near the park's cenotaph and military trail, serving as a focal point for remembrance and local heritage interpretation.

Visitors can expect a life-size bronze statue of Lieutenant Duncan Chapman set on a plinth within the landscaped grounds of Queen's Park in central Maryborough. The memorial is located near the park's cenotaph, Gallipoli to Armistice Military Trail and mature trees, with paved paths, lawns and seating around it. The site is outdoors and freely accessible, allowing close viewing, photography and quiet reflection. Interpretive plaques provide biographical details and context about his service.

Commemorates Lieutenant Duncan Chapman (1888-1916), born in Maryborough, who is recognised as the first Australian ashore at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 while serving with the 9th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. He later served on the Western Front and was killed in action at Pozieres, France, on 6 August 1916. The memorial was unveiled on 24 April 2015 as part of Anzac centenary commemorations to honour his service and Maryborough's military heritage.

Serves as a focal point for Anzac remembrance and community commemoration in Maryborough, a city with strong military heritage. It forms part of the Gallipoli to Armistice Military Trail in Queen's Park and is used for Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services, reflecting ongoing community respect for Australian service personnel.