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We remember Albert Cooper
We remember Albert Cooper
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1892
1911
location
Longworth Bank, Edgworth, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9575790
2nd April 1911
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9566117
21st March 1918
1920
marriage
Ethel Maden
Source:9566130
26th June 1920
service
British Army
Corporal
116491
Royal Field Artillery
Source:944929
1971
death
Not War Related
Scarborough
United Kingdom
Source:9566061
1st July 1971
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longworth Bank, Edgworth, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 116491 | Royal Field Artillery | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Maden | wife | 26th June 1920 |
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Birth CertificateAlbert Cooper, born 13 July 1892 at Longworth Bank, Edgworth, son of Charles Cooper and Ann, nee Knowles.
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Registry entry for death of Albert CooperAlbert Coooper died in Scarborough, death registered Q3, 1b, 2123Contributed by:
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal awarded to 116491 Cpl. A. Cooper. R.F.A. attd. Y/24 T.M. Bty. (Edgworth). "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty he carried the battery's rations through a heavy barrage. When put in charge of a trench mortar he caused heavy casualties amongst the enemy. Later he carried a wounded man to the dressing station half a mile away under very heavy fire. He has always shown the greatest courage under trying conditions and given a splendid lead to the men under him".Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateAlbert Cooper married Ethel Maden at St. Nicholas' church, Newchurch, RossendaleContributed by:
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Medals awardedMedals awarded to 116491, Corporal Albert Cooper, R.F.A. The Victory Medal, the Distinguished Conduct Medal (centre) and the Great War MedalContributed by:
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Medal Index CardMedal Index Card of Albert Cooper 116491. R.F.A. Great War and Victory MedalsContributed by:
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biographyBiography of Albert Cooper DCM from www.thebarlow.co.uk World War 1 Project - [email protected] - Barlow, Edgworth, BL7 0AP This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International Licence. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.Contributed by:
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biographyBiography of Albert Cooper DCM from www.thebarlow.co.uk World War 1 Project - [email protected] - Barlow, Edgworth, BL7 0AP This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International Licence. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.Contributed by:
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biographyBiography of Albert Cooper DCM from www.thebarlow.co.uk World War 1 Project - [email protected] - Barlow, Edgworth, BL7 0AP This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International Licence. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.Contributed by:
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biographyBiography of Albert Cooper DCM from www.thebarlow.co.uk World War 1 Project - [email protected] - Barlow, Edgworth, BL7 0AP This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International Licence. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.Contributed by:
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biographyBiography of Albert Cooper DCM from www.thebarlow.co.uk World War 1 Project - [email protected] - Barlow, Edgworth, BL7 0AP This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International Licence. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.Contributed by:
Linda1827
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David1424 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David1424 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | David1424 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | Jocelyn135545 | |
| Registry entry for death of Albert Cooper | Jocelyn135545 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Jocelyn135545 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Jocelyn135545 | |
| Medals awarded | Jocelyn135545 | |
| Albert and Ethel Cooper | Jocelyn135545 | |
| Wedding Photograph | Jocelyn135545 | |
| Medal Index Card | Jocelyn135545 | |
| biography | Linda1827 | |
| biography | Linda1827 | |
| biography | Linda1827 | |
| biography | Linda1827 | |
| biography | Linda1827 |
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We remember Albert Cooper
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