Document 2 Reverse Side:
Document 1:
"Army Form A. 14." : This official envelope held William Coupland's personal
copies of his Parchment Discharge Papers. This envelope is constructed of
blue linen backed paper. The name, "Wm. Coupland" is hand written on the
front of the envelope.
Document 2:
"Army Form B. 128." : William Coupland's Parchment Certificate of Discharge.
This certificate details his place of birth, enlistment, service, and physical
description on discharge.
Document 3:
"Army Form B. 2077." : William Coupland's Parchment Certificate of Character
on Discharge. This certificate details his character, trade, and physical
description.
Document 4:
"M.S. 3 (Form 62)" : Letter from the War Office dated 9 February 1924,
detailing the award of the Meritorious Service Medal and 10 pound annunity.
The reverse of the letter inquires as to how William Coupland would like
to receive his medal, either by "formal presentation" or "registered post".
Document 5:
"O.F. Form 123." : William Coupland apparently choose to receive the
medal by registered post. This document is a notice for the posting of
registered mail.
Document 6:
This is a letter to William Coupland from the War Office dated the 19 th February 1924. The letter informs him that the King is pleased to present the payment of a 10 pound annunity to commence from 14th July 1923.