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William
Ashley
Copthorne
1889-10-25

–

1968-07-14

Born:

, 

Ohio

William Copthorne graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1913. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William Ashley Copthorne, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Area from 1942 to 1945.