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We remember John Henry Cooper
We remember John Henry Cooper
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1902
service
British Army
Private
4552
Scots Guards
Source:8891534
9th August 1902
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8891534
5th October 1914 - 31st July 1915
1915
discharge
Source:952026
6th August 1915
1916
marriage
Lily Caroline Leather
Source:8891538
11th July 1916
1916
enlistment
Source:952026
17th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
15876
Scots Guards
Source:952026
17th August 1916
1917
events
Desertion
Military Discipline
Source:952026
9th June 1917
service
British Army
Private
4552
Scots Guards
Source:952026
sibling
Edward Cooper
Source:8891534
sibling
James Cooper
Source:8891534
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Cooper |
| Source | 8891534 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4552 | Scots Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 15876 | Scots Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 4552 | Scots Guards | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Cooper | brother | ||
| James Cooper | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Caroline Leather | wife | 11th July 1916 |
Media
Media
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Medal roll remarksSnip from medal roll, showing date of dis-embarkation, and remarks.
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Yvonne70954
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne70954 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne70954 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal roll remarks | Yvonne70954 |
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