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Frederick Coppins
Canadian Victoria Cross recipient (1889-1963)
Frederick George Coppins VC (25 October 1889 – 20 March 1963[1]) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and other Commonwealth forces. He was born in England and served with the Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) before the First World War. He then emigrated to Canada, settling in Winnipeg. He was living in Edmonton at the time of enlistment. He signed up to the 19th Alberta Dragoons.[2]