Three generations serve their country in Brad Copelin's family
Brad Copelin served nearly 25 years in the Australian Army. He follows his father, grandfather and great-uncle into uniform.
Brad Copelin joined the military. He felt it was what he was meant to do.
Brad Copelin's father served in the navy on HMAS Melbourne. Brad Copelin's grandfather survived the Burma Railway.
He was a Japanese prisoner of war. Brad Copelin's great-uncle also served.
Copelin served in Afghanistan and the Solomon Islands during his nearly 25 years in the Australian Army. He now leads the Engadine RSL sub-branch near Sydney.
He helps fellow veterans and their families. The sub-branch teaches primary school children about remembrance across generations.
This keeps Remembrance Day from fading into history. On November 11, Australians mark 108 years since the armistice that ended World War I. More than 60,000 Australians died in that war.
- Nearly 25 years
- Years of service
- 56
- Copelin's age
- 108 years
- Armistice anniversary
- More than 60,000
- Australian WWI deaths
Why it mattersMilitary service shapes whole families across generations. Understanding that legacy helps younger Australians honor and support the veterans in their own communities.
AustraliaRemembrance Day on November 11 is when all Australians pause to honour those who served. Local RSL branches like Copelin's work to keep that memory alive and support veterans still struggling today.
Corroborated byThe Canberra Times
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