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We remember William James Cooper
We remember William James Cooper
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8656680
8th November 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Palace Z/1234
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:6210414
8th November 1915 - 10th January 1916
1915
location
RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8656680
8th November 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z.P/1234
RNVR - HMS BLACK PRINCE
Source:8937808
30th May 1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z.P1234
Source:8656680
location
340 Balham High Road Tooting
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8656680
location
50 Langroyd Road Upper Tooting S.W
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8656680
location
50 Langroyd Road, Upper Tooting, S W
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6210414
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS BLACK PRINCE at the Battle of Jutland
HMS Black Prince
United Kingdom
Source:8588145
Source:8656680
31st May 1916
burial
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
24
Source:8656680
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Cooper |
| Source | 6210414 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 Balham High Road Tooting | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 50 Langroyd Road Upper Tooting S.W | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 50 Langroyd Road, Upper Tooting, S W | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | 8th November 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z.P1234 | Able Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | Palace Z/1234 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Z.P/1234 | RNVR - HMS BLACK PRINCE | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Cooper | mother |
Media
Media
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William James CooperPhotograph kept by Ada Cooper, sister of William James Cooper.
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BLACK PRINCE Casualty List | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William James Cooper | Joan93857 |
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