Fred Copeman, Commander and (be- 
low) Bill Alexander, Adjutant, Brit- 
ish Battalion. 

While acting as Commander of the 
Battalion during Fred Copeman’s 
illness, Alexander’s outstanding qua- 
lities of leadership won him promot- 
ion to the rank of Captain.

Sam Wilde (centre) 
and other members of 
British Battalion 
Staff. (Right) British 
on parade.