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We remember Frederick George Coppins
We remember Frederick George Coppins
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Joseph John Coppins
Source:8545867
1886
1888
sibling
Ellen M Coppins
Source:8545867
1888
1889
birth
Charing , West Ashford , Kent England
United Kingdom
Source:5582464
Source:8545867
25th October 1889
1891
location
Coppins Corner, Charing, Near Ashford Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8545867
April 1891
1911
location
Bordon Barracks, Alton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8545868
April 1911
1914
enlistment
Valcartier
Canada
Source:9584028
23rd September 1914
1918
hospitalisation
Gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:9584028
April 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Corporal
1987
Manitoba Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:9584028
13th June 1918
1918
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9584028
9th August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
gun shot wound right foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:9584028
9th August 1918
1919
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Acting Sergeant
Manitoba Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:9584028
20th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9584028
30th April 1919
1919
location
622 Furby St, Winnipeg
Canada
their own address
Source:9584028
30th April 1919
1940
employment
Gold Prospector
In partnership with John E Beaumont
West Point, Calaveras County, California
United States
Source:9583769
1940
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Source:9584028
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
1987
19th Alberta Dragoons
Source:9584028
location
West Point, Calaveras County, California
United States
their own address
Source:9583769
1963
death
Not War Related
Livermore, California
United States
Source:8545694
30th March 1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick George |
| Initials | FG |
| Last Name | Coppins |
| Source | 8543681 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 622 Furby St, Winnipeg | Canada | their own address | known 30th April 1919 | |
| Bordon Barracks, Alton, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known April 1911 | |
| Coppins Corner, Charing, Near Ashford Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| West Point, Calaveras County, California | United States | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | |||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1987 | 19th Alberta Dragoons | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1987 | Manitoba Regiment | 8th Battalion | Corporal | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Manitoba Regiment | 8th Battalion | Acting Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Joseph Coppins | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen M Coppins | sister | 1888 | |
| Joseph John Coppins | brother | 1886 |
Media
Media
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Fred Coppins and Frank C MilneTaken at the Vimy Ridge Anniversary Dinner.Contributed by:
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Fred Coppins VC commemorative stone ceremonyThree standard bearers at the commerative stone ceremony. Charing KentContributed by:
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Fred Coppins VC memorial stone in Charing, KentUnveiled 9th August 2018 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his actionContributed by:
Kate157122
Communities
Communities
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Canadian Recipients of the Victoria CrossMore about Canadian Recipients of the Victoria Cross
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Charing, Kent and the First World WarMore about Charing, Kent and the First World War
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Victoria Cross List 1914 -1918 | Lizbet72994 | |
| 1891 census reference | Lizbet72994 | |
| 1911 UK census | Lizbet72994 | |
| Bordon and Longmoor Military Camps | Lizbet72994 | |
| 1921 census ( accessed for free on Oct 6,2015) | Lizbet72994 | |
| Frederick George Coppins (VC 25 October 1889 – 20 March 1963) | Lizbet72994 | |
| 1940 United States Federal Census for Frederick Cobbins (sic) | Kate157122 | |
| Canada, WW1 CEF Personnel Files for Frederick George Coppins | Kate157122 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick George Coppins | Myko59 | |
| Fred Coppins and Frank C Milne | Patrick138283 | |
| Fred Coppins VC commemorative stone ceremony | Kirsten64940 | |
| Fred Coppins VC memorial stone in Charing, Kent | Kate157122 |
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