No.1 Commandos who have died 1946 -1995 ( surnames H - S )
Date: 26/02/2009
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Owner: Andy Maines
Major William Oranmore 'Bill' Copland DSO
This photo was taken in 1941. Major Copland was the 2nd i/c of No.2 Commando. He was awarded the DSO after the raid on St Nazaire, Lt. Colonel Newman reporting that "his leadership, courage, and disregard for danger to be a great example to all".
Photo from Major Copland's family album courtesy of his son Peter Copland. Posted by Pete R.