| Rank | Private, Spr. |
| Service # | 880603 |
| Unit # | 186th |
| Resident | Chatham |
Private Charles Copland trained with the 186th. Battalion, going overseas with this unit the latter part of March 1917. In England he transferred to the Heads-quarters Signal Canadian Engineers, Bramshott Camp.
Regimental number: 880603, CE. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box: 1983-36, ITEM: 116358, PDF: B1983-SO36. Born at Fasubourgh, Scotland, 19/07/1897. The son of Mrs. Mary Copland, 206 Richmond St., Chatham. She would have a number of addresses: 20 Finch St., 164 Murray St., Stanley Ave., and 201 1st St. Chatham, ON.
Charles was single, listed as a carpenter. At enlistment he was 18 yrs. 9 mts. old, Height: 5’ 10”, Girth 33”, Complexion: Fresh, Eyes: Blue’Grey, Hair: Dark Brown
He trained at Camp Borden Sept. 13/1916 prior to leaving for England
Attestation: 6/04/1916 at Chatham, On. to the 186th O/S. Batt. Embarked at Halifax, NS. Boarded the S.S. Lapland 25/03/17 departed 28/03/17. Debarked at Liverpool, England7/04/17. Reported at segregation Camp – Bramshott, England. It appears that Charles was attached to the CE
As often happened Charles was admitted to Cherryhinton Military Hospital – Cambridge. He was admitted 30/11/18. He had noticed a sore on his private parts. The standard treatment was with .6 Galyl and 2 hg. cream recorded for VDS. He was then treated for 5 months, the standard Wagserman program and was negative after five months, it was assumed 5-6 moths for treatment.
He was discharged 8/08/19 No.1 District Depot 21/12/18.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | IODE |
| Height | 5' 7'' |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 18 |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Brown |
| Race | White |
| Birthplace | Fraserburgh, Scotland. |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Last Place of Employment | Hadley Lumber Company, Chatham, Ontario. |
| Average Earnings | $8.00 per week |
| Marital Status | Single |
| When Enlisted | April 1916 |
| Where Enlisted | Chatham, Ontario |
| Allowance from Patriotic Fund | $17.50 per month |
| Next of Kin | Mother- Mrs. Mary Copland, Chatham, Ontario. |
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