| Regimental number | 40191 |
| Occupation | Cheesemaker |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Ivy Coppell, Takaka Nelson |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Corinthic on |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 15th October, 1918, on St. Quentin Canal. He succeeded in capturing in succession four machine and sixteen prisoners, who were harassing the left flank from a sunken road. On one occasion the enemy officer, after holding up his hands, endeavoured to stab one of his party. L./C. Coppell immediately shot him dead.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 11 |