Robert Michael Coplans

Coplans, Robert Michael (1911-1989), RADM, CBE 1969; b. 22 Apr. 1911; educ. St. Paul's Sch London, Middlesex Hosp., London Univ.; Surg. Lieut.-Commdr, RN 1939-48; joined RAN 1948; MO-in-charge RAN Sch. Air Med. 1949-55, 1957-58; Fleet MO Melbourne 1956-57; MO in charge RAN Hosp. Cerberus 1958-62, Penguin & Command MO East Aust. Area 1962-63; Med. Dir-Gen. RAN (as Surgeon Rear-Adm 1965) 1964-71 (retd.); consultant to W. D. & H.O. Wills Aust. Ltd. 1973-83; d. 5 May 1989.