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Robert W. Copeland Biography and Timeline

Follow Robert W. Copeland through 1 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Robert W. Copeland, historical timeline

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1944

25 October 1944

USS Samuel B. Roberts at Samar

Lieutenant Commander · Commanding Officer of USS Samuel B. Roberts · Samar · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Copeland commands USS Samuel B. Roberts in a close-range attack on Japanese cruisers before the destroyer escort is sunk.

Role range: 1939-1945

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