| Regimental number | 3697 |
| Place of birth | Milang, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Milang, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A M Coppins, 69 Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 46th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/63/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 26 August 1918 (gassed). Tried by District Court Martial, 2 May 1919: found Guilty of being absent without leave from 0900 19.2.19 till apprehended at 1000 8.4.1919: awarded 60 days' detention. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ajana', 19 August 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 26 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COPPINS Herbert Arthur |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
