The Queens Own Royal West Kent R

The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Private R Coppard

Private Robert COPPARD, 2971, 3rd Battalion, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

Born Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, enlisted 14th September 1914, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, age 22, height 5ft 9 inches, resided . 24 Erskine Road Park Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Formerly plumber.

Son of Frederick Coppard, 13 Hill View Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

Home, 14th September 1914 to 24th May 1915; BEF, 25th May 1915 to 28th July 1916; Home, 29th July 1916 to 30th May 1917; BEF, 31st May 1917 to 14th August 1918; Home, 15th August 1918 to 1st January 1919.

14th September 1914, enlisted and posted Depot, Royal West Kent Regiment; 13th October 1914, posted 3rd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 26th October 1914, posted 9th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 1st April 1915, posted 3rd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 25th May 1915, posted 1st Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 13th October 1915, awarded 14 days Field Punishment No.1; 28th July 1916, wounded; 29th July 1916, posted Depot, Royal West Kent Regiment; 23rd February 1917, posted 3rd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 31st March 1917, posted 3rd /4th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 6th February 1918, posted 6th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 9th August 1918,wounded; 15th August 1918, posted Depot, Royal West Kent Regiment; 21st October 1918, posted 3rd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment.

1st January 1919, discharged as "no longer physically fit for War Service" due to wounds. Silver War Badge issued

Pension, 13/9 a week, to be reviewed in 52 weeks, disablity 50%. Gun shot wound, left arm.

AWARDS: MM

London Gazette 21st October 1918.

His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Military Medal to the under mentioned Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Men:

2971 Pte. R. Coppard, Royal West Kent Regiment. (Rusthall)

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