Rifleman Robert Davie Copland, reported as having been killed in action on September 10th, was the son of Mr A. Copland of King Street, He was born at Esk Valley, and educated at the Esk Valley Public School, and afterwards at the Timaru Boys High School. He enlisted with two brothers in the New Zealand Rifle Brigade in April, 1915, and has been in the trenches since last April. Of his two brothers. Sergeant Arthur Copland is stationed at Sling Camp on Salisbury Plain, and Rifleman W. L. Copland, after being in the trenches for some two months, was admitted to hospital in England suffering from shell shock. A fourth brother, Private Andrew Copland, leaves with the 18th Reinforcements. Rifleman R. D. Copland was well known in the St. Andrews district, where news of his death was received with much regret. -Timaru Herald, 11/10/1916.
IN MEMORIAM.
COPLAND. — In loving memory of Robert Davie Copland, aged 21, who was killed in action at the battle of the Somme, on 19th, September, 1916.
He died fighting for his Country.
— Inserted by his loving father and family.
COPLAND. — In loving memory of Rifleman Robert Davie Copland, killed in action in France, September 19th, 1916.
COPLAND. — In loving memory of Rifleman Robert Davie Copland, killed in action in France, September 19th, 1916.
He has borne his cross, he has gained his crown,
Though he lies in a far off grave; And we think of his life, a duty done.
Manly, unselfish and brave.
— Inserted by his loving sisters. -Timaru Herald, 19/9/1917.
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