Private Francis Copeland
Service Number 9578
Campaign:
World War 1
Died:
8.11.1914
1SG
KIA Aged 34
Born Crossing, Sharp, Westmoreland, son of Francis (stone cutter) & Mary Ann Kerr Copeland, resident of 3 Maxwellton Street, Paisley. Widow, Ellen McCormack Copeland & 4 children resident of 34 Broomlands Street, Paisley. Joined 1st Scots Guards in 1897 serving in the South African War. Recently a employee with Ferguslie Thread Mill Work's Dept., also a member of the works Fire Brigade. Member of New Street E.U. Congregational Church. Re-enlisted early in the war. (brother of Joseph).
Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 11
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | In town centre Junction of Gilmour Street and Moss Street Paisley Renfrew Strathclyde PA1 1BZ | Paisley War Memorial | World War 1 |
Francis Copeland | 8-11-1914 | View |
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