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We remember George Victor Coo, Msm
We remember George Victor Coo, Msm
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1879
1893
dates
Age 14
Source:9451431
11th December 1893
1893
enlistment
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:9451431
11th December 1893
1899
awards
South African Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9451380
1899
1899
hospitalisation
Compound Fracture of Right Leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:9451431
1899
1910
marriage
Mary Alice Baldwin
Source:9451422
21st January 1910
1910
children
Dorothy May Coo
Source:9451332
13th October 1910
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:9451422
2nd April 1911
1911
location
32 Belford Street, Burnley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9451422
2nd April 1911
1912
children
George Victor Coo
Source:9451332
5th June 1912
1914
children
Jennie Coo
Source:9451332
28th June 1914
1914
service
British Army
Battery Sergeant Major
1361
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9451332
11th December 1914 - 29th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
1361
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9451332
29th January 1915 - 7th September 1917
1916
children
Alice Coo
Source:9451332
20th June 1916
1916
children
Kathleen Coo
Source:9451332
20th June 1916
1917
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
425453
Labour Corps
Chinese Labour Company
Source:9451332
7th September 1917
1918
service
British Army
Battery Sergeant Major
452453
Chinese Labour Corps
94th Company
Source:9451380
20th February 1918
1919
location
Artillery Drill Hall, Artillery Street, Church, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9451431
16th July 1919
1919
dates
Age 40
Source:9451431
9th August 1919
service
British Army
Battery Sergeant-Major
94th Chinese Company
Labour Corps
Source:9451332
1951
death
Haslingden, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9451457
1951
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9451317
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Victor |
| Initials | GV |
| Last Name | Coo, Msm |
| Source | 9451317 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Belford Street, Burnley, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Artillery Drill Hall, Artillery Street, Church, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 16th July 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 94th Chinese Company | Labour Corps | Battery Sergeant-Major | ||
| British Army | 1361 | Royal Field Artillery | Battery Sergeant Major | ||
| British Army | 1361 | Royal Field Artillery | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 425453 | Labour Corps | Chinese Labour Company | Warrant Officer Class 2 | |
| British Army | 452453 | Chinese Labour Corps | 94th Company | Battery Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| South African Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy May Coo | daughter | 13th October 1910 | |
| George Victor Coo | son | 5th June 1912 | |
| Jennie Coo | daughter | 28th June 1914 | |
| Alice Coo | daughter | 20th June 1916 | |
| Kathleen Coo | daughter | 20th June 1916 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Alice Baldwin | wife | 21st January 1910 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1893-12-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Medal Index Card94 Chinese Coy. Labour Corps 425453 Surname Coo Christian Name George Victor B.S.M. Meritorious Service Medal
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Our People, Ranks | Jonathan101862 | |
| Meritorious Service Medal | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | Jonathan101862 | |
| Meritorious Service Medal | Jonathan101862 |
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