Frederick Coppins

1889–1963 (age 74)

Soldier

Biography

Frederick Coppins answered the call of service in the Great War, earning the Victoria Cross for valor while leading men under fire and proving that quiet courage could steady even the most harrowing moments.

He spent his later years honoring fellow veterans and sharing stories of resilience, and he now rests peacefully at Chapel of the Chimes, where his memory stands as a testament to duty.

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