Hunter A. Copeland

Colonel Hunter Armstrong Copeland was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School on 11 September 1942, Class Number 67. | His duty assignments include: Company Commander, L Company, 275th Infantry Regiment, 70th Division; Headquarters Company Commander, 3rd Battalion, 275th Infantry; Battalion Commander, 3rd Battalion, 275th Infantry, 70th Division; Japan Air Defense Force, Japan; Office of Comptroller. | His awards and decorations include: Silver Star, Bronze Star w/ 4 Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, European Theatre of Operation w/2 Battlestars, Korean Service Medal. | Military schools attended include: Infantry Officer Candidate Preparatory School, Infantry Officer Candidate School, Basic School for Officers.