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We remember Jasper William Cooper
We remember Jasper William Cooper
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
James Cooper
Source:6183891
1869
1872
sibling
John Cooper
Source:6183891
1872
1875
sibling
Joseph Cooper
Source:6183891
1875
1877
sibling
Jesse Cooper
Source:6183313
1877
1880
sibling
Jeffrey Cooper
Source:6183313
1880
1883
sibling
Jane Cooper
Source:6183891
1883
1892
1901
location
Sidlesham Lane, Birdham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6183313
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
Source:6183291
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Sidlesham Lane, Birdham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6183291
2nd April 1911
1913
marriage
Jessie Homer
Source:6182987
11th October 1913
1915
enlistment
Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6182987
6th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
G/24906
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:6182987
6th December 1915
1916
children
Ronald William Cooper
Source:6182987
15th January 1916
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:6182987
6th December 1916
1916
employment
Farm Carter
Source:6182987
6th December 1916
1916
location
Near the Hotel, Birdham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6182987
6th December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
G/24906
Royal West Kent Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:6182987
17th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
G/24906
Royal West Kent Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:6182987
21st March 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6182987
21st March 1917 - 28th November 1918
1917
internment
pow
Dulmen
Germany
Source:6182987
5th May 1917 - 29th November 1918
1919
discharge
Source:6182987
15th October 1919
1919
location
Near the Hotel, Birdham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6182987
15th October 1919
1965
location
46 Park Street, Gosport, Hants
United Kingdom
Source:6187635
8th February 1965
1965
death
Park Street, Gosport, Hants
United Kingdom
Source:6187635
8th February 1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jasper William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Cooper |
| Source | 6182987 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Park Street, Gosport, Hants | United Kingdom | known 8th February 1965 | ||
| Near the Hotel, Birdham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th December 1916 | |
| Near the Hotel, Birdham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th October 1919 | |
| Sidlesham Lane, Birdham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Sidlesham Lane, Birdham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/24906 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | G/24906 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/24906 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald William Cooper | son | 15th January 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Cooper | father | ||
| Jane Kent | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Cooper | brother | 1877 | |
| Jeffrey Cooper | brother | 1880 | |
| James Cooper | brother | 1869 | |
| John Cooper | brother | 1872 | |
| Joseph Cooper | brother | 1875 | |
| Jane Cooper | sister | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Homer | wife | 11th October 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-06 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Records - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 Census for Jasper's parents household - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| Jasper's Baptism - on Sussex Online Parish Clerks | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 Census for Jasper's parents household - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| Link to Jasper's brother Jeffrey - on LOTFWW | Yvonne27542 | |
| GRO Death Registrations Index - on FreeBMD | Yvonne27542 | |
| National Probate Calendar - on Ancestry.co.uk | Yvonne27542 | |
| Article about Jasper | Yvonne27542 | |
| Marriage of Jasper's parents - on Sussex Online Parish Clerks | Yvonne27542 |
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