Regimental number | 3265 |
Place of birth | Hexham Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Hexham, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 37 |
Next of kin | Father, R Cooper, Hexham, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal and Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'The gallant conduct and devotion to duty during the fighting near ZONNEBEKE on 26th September 1917. Under extremely heavy fire he continuously dressed and carried wounded over very marshy and difficulty ground. He displayed absolute disregard of self and his conduct, did much to inspire confidence in others.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 4681 Pte Robert COOPER, 24th Bn, killed in action, 9 October 1917. |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Geelong East Cemetery |