| Regimental number | 535O |
| Place of birth | Barmedman New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bombala, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, H.B. Copeland, Bombala, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 19 October 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Ceramic on 14 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 19 February 1919 |
