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William Copeland

In memory of:

Trooper William Copeland

April 9, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

P/1710

Age:

23

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Canadian Dragoons, R.C.A.C.

Additional Information

Son of John and Fanny Copeland, of Toronto.

Commemorated on Page 279 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

TORONTO (PROSPECT) CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada

Grave Reference:

Naval and Mil. Plot. Sec. 1. Grave 439.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Group Photo– HQ Sqn England 1942 William is the tallest of the two on the right. Photo courtesy of Thomas Skelding

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    Group Photo – HQ Sqn England 1942 William is the tallest of the two on the right. Photo courtesy of Thomas Skelding
  • Group Photo– William with sister May Toronto, 1943 Photo courtesy of Thomas Skelding

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    Group Photo – William with sister May Toronto, 1943 Photo courtesy of Thomas Skelding
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram August 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram August 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Gravemarker– Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding

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    Gravemarker
    Gravemarker – Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding

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