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We remember George Melville Cooper
We remember George Melville Cooper
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Caroline M Cooper
Source:8895149
1884
1887
sibling
Ethel Frances Cooper
Source:8895144
1887
1894
sibling
William Francis Desmond Cooper
Source:8895144
1894
1896
1901
location
Allesley House, Oxford Road, Moseley, Worcs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8895149
31st March 1901
1911
location
11 Oxford Road, Moseley , Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8895144
2nd April 1911
1911
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8895102
1911 - 1913
1914
enlistment
Source:8895257
December 1914
1916
commission
Temporary
Source:8894942
5th September 1916
1918
internment
pow
Source:8895124
22nd March 1918 - 18th December 1918
1920
marriage
Gladys Grice
Source:8895151
1920
1921
children
Valerie Cooper
Source:8895175
27th October 1921
1931
marriage
Eva M Page
Source:8895736
5th August 1931
1940
location
Capri Drive, Riviera Country Club 76-80, Los Angeles, California
United States
their own address
Source:8895248
1st April 1940
1943
marriage
Elizabeth Sutherland
Source:8895175
13th November 1943
1954
location
8983 Morma Pl., Los Angeles 46, California
United States
their own address
Source:8895175
11th October 1954
service
British Army
Private
3631
Royal Fusiliers
19th Battalion
Source:949794
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Seaforth Highlanders
3rd seaforth highland Battalion
Source:949794
1973
death
Cancer
Los Angeles, California
United States
Source:8895221
Source:8895107
29th March 1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Melville |
| Initials | GM |
| Last Name | Cooper |
| Source | 8894942 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oxford Road, Moseley , Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 8983 Morma Pl., Los Angeles 46, California | United States | their own address | known 11th October 1954 | |
| Allesley House, Oxford Road, Moseley, Worcs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Capri Drive, Riviera Country Club 76-80, Los Angeles, California | United States | their own address | known 1st April 1940 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3631 | Royal Fusiliers | 19th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Seaforth Highlanders | 3rd seaforth highland Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Cooper | daughter | 27th October 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Augusta Brennan | mother | ||
| William George John Cooper | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Frances Cooper | sister | 1887 | |
| William Francis Desmond Cooper | brother | 1894 | |
| Caroline M Cooper | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Grice | wife | 1920 | |
| Elizabeth Sutherland | wife | 13th November 1943 | |
| Eva M Page | wife | 5th August 1931 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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HeadstoneFrom Find-a-grave https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=5883Contributed by:
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A Stage WeddingFrom Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News August 8, 1931Contributed by:
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Amateur DramaticsFrom Birmingham Daily Post January 5, 1914 Note Leslie William Checkland, Edward Neasom Clulee, Philip Weston Brown, Gordon Stuart Frazier, George Melville Cooper and Herbert Isitt Fordred are all Old Edwardians.Contributed by:
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Midland Man who found fame in HollywoodFrom Birmingham Daily Post April 2, 1973Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Notable Old Edwardians (King Edward's High School, Birmingham)More about Notable Old Edwardians (King Edward's High School, Birmingham)
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Prisoners of War 1715-1945 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette (Commission) | Andrew10867 | |
| Wikipedia entry | Andrew10867 | |
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| California, Federal Naturalization Records, 1843-1999 | Andrew10867 | |
| U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 | Andrew10867 | |
| New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 | Andrew10867 | |
| California, Death Index, 1940-1997 | Andrew10867 | |
| U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 | Andrew10867 | |
| Find-a-Grave | Andrew10867 | |
| 1940 United States Federal Census | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Melville Cooper 1940 | Andrew10867 | |
| Headstone | Andrew10867 | |
| Wounded and Missing | Andrew10867 | |
| Prisoner of War | Andrew10867 | |
| Popular Actress Married | Andrew10867 | |
| A Stage Wedding | Andrew10867 | |
| Obituary | Andrew10867 | |
| Amateur Dramatics | Andrew10867 | |
| Obituary | Andrew10867 | |
| Midland Man who found fame in Hollywood | Andrew10867 |
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