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We remember Henry Cooper
We remember Henry Cooper
Timeline
Timeline
1881
birth
Source:7687648
24th August 1881
1906
enlistment
Gibraltar
United Kingdom
Source:7687648
5th February 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
13342
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7687648
5th February 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Bandmaster 1st Class
RMB/1073
Royal Marines Band
Royal Naval School of Music (Eastney)
Source:7687648
5th February 1906
1908
marriage
Laura Louisa Williams
Source:9299273
26th August 1908
1913
service
Royal Navy
Bandmaster 1st Class
1073
Royal Marines Band - HMS Shannon
Source:7687648
11th November 1913 - 29th October 1918
1918
death
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:9299260
24th November 1918
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
H. 8. 2.
Source:9299260
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Cooper |
| Source | 7687648 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 13342 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | RMB/1073 | Royal Marines Band | Royal Naval School of Music (Eastney) | Bandmaster 1st Class | |
| Royal Navy | 1073 | Royal Marines Band - HMS Shannon | Bandmaster 1st Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Louisa Williams | wife | 26th August 1908 |
Media
Media
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Cross of SacrificeBandmaster 1st Class Henry Cooper? is buried in Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth. (Image 5/2013)
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
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HMS Shannon at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Shannon at the Battle of Jutland
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Highland Road Cemetery, PortsmouthMore about Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | DR117137 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Royal Marines, marriage registers 1813-1920 Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of Sacrifice | DR117137 |
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