L/Cpl. Ken Emmerson in The Green Beret bar/cafe (2)
Date: 26/01/2012
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Major William Oranmore 'Bill' Copland DSO, No.2 Commando 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.
