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We remember Gilbert Edward Cooper
We remember Gilbert Edward Cooper
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:8927163
1901
1901
location
Bagot St, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8927163
1901
1914
enlistment
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Source:5581560
30th November 1914
1914
employment
Bank clerk
Bank of Hamilton
Canada
Source:8927173
30th December 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
A20029
Canadian Infantry
43rd Battalion
Source:8927170
30th December 1914 - 16th July 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
A20029
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
16th Battalion
Source:8927170
17th July 1915 - 25th January 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8927170
17th July 1915 - 25th January 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound: right leg and compound fracture left arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8927170
14th January 1916 - 25th January 1916
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:8927158
25th January 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:8927158
25th January 1916
burial
Nord
France
II. C. 81.
Source:8927158
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gilbert Edward |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Cooper |
| Source | 5581560 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagot St, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | A20029 | Canadian Infantry | 43rd Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | A20029 | Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) | 16th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Henry Cooper | father | ||
| Alice Mary | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pale | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-30 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-30 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian service record | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial plaque | Deborah102878 |
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