CORPORAL JAMES WILLIAM COPELAND; U.S. MARINE CORPS

DOB/DOD: March 12, 1945 (Norwalk, CT) – present
MARITAL STATUS: Married to Mitsu Higa Copeland in 1966 in the American Consulate in Naha, Okinawa.
CHILDREN: One son, Christopher E. (1968-).
LOCAL ADDRESS: 60 Glenwood Avenue, Norwalk
ENLISTMENT: Unknown
DISCHARGE: November 1966
SERVICE NUMBER: Unknown
UNIT: Unkown

FAMILY: Born to James Henry (1906-1976) and Marion Wilson Copeland (1909-1976). Mrs Copeland was born in London, England. One sister, Marion Copeland (1936-).

CIRCUMSTANCES: Wounded in action in Quang Ngai Province. Awarded the Purple Heart Medal.


Brien McMahon High School, Class of ’63.

Brien McMahon High School Soccer Team, 1963.

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Published by jeffd1121

USAF retiree. Veteran advocate. Committed to telling the stories of those who died while in the service of the country during wartime.

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