Capt. H.H. Blissett No.4 Ind. Coy HQ April 1940 at Sizewell.
Date: 03/01/2019
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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.