William A. Copeland, b. 1924

William A. Copeland was born in Aberdeen on 12 July 1924, and graduated from Aberdeen University, MB ChB, in 1946. His father, William Copeland was born in Torphins on 26 June 1886, son of William Copeland, police inspector. After graduating from Aberdeen University, MA in 1908, he joined the staff of Robert Gordon's College, Aberdeen. He was made principal teacher of classics there in 1924.

From the guide to the Aberdeen University Student Show Programmes, 1942 - 1951, (University of Aberdeen)