| Regimental number | 6976 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Platelayer |
| Address | Railway Department, Katanning, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Copeland, 222 Elliot Street, Anderson Glasgow, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |