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We remember Richard Edward Cooper
We remember Richard Edward Cooper
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Kate Cooper
Source:6167732
1876
1879
sibling
Jane Agness Cooper
Source:6167732
1879
1881
sibling
Samuel Cooper
Source:6167732
16th January 1881
1882
sibling
Annie Cooper
Source:6167732
1882
1885
1885
location
8 Denis Street, Lancaster
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6163178
10th December 1885
1887
sibling
Lillie Cooper
Source:6167732
1887
1890
sibling
William Alfred Johnson
Source:6167741
1890
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:6167732
5th April 1891
1891
location
3 Alfred Street, Lancaster
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6167732
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:6167741
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Cabinet Maker
Gillows of Lancaster
Lancaster
United Kingdom
Source:6167741
31st March 1901
1901
location
27 Blades Street, Lancaster
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6163178
31st March 1901
1901
location
27 Blades Street, Lancaster
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6167741
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:6168328
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Cabinet Maker
Harland and Wolff
Belfast
Ireland
Source:6168328
2nd April 1911
1911
location
4 Ravenhill Avenue, Ormeau, Belfast
Ireland
away from home address
Source:6168328
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Belfast
Ireland
Source:6163959
15th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
Royal Irish Rifles
13th Battalion
Source:6646488
18th October 1914
1914
location
Clandeboye Camp, Nr Belfast
Ireland
military residence address
Source:6646488
18th October 1914
1916
marriage
Susan Mcnaught Park
Source:6163443
1st February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
Royal Irish Rifles
18th
Source:6163443
1st February 1916
1916
location
Clandeboye Camp, Co Antrim
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6163178
1st February 1916
1917
service
British Army
Sergeant
16350
Royal Irish Rifles
1st
Source:6165383
1917
1917
service
British Army
Sergeant
16350
Royal Irish Rifles
1st
Source:6165383
November 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound, left arm.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6165383
30th November 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded during Battle of Cambrai.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6163959
30th November 1917
1919
appointments
Recruiting Sergeant
Source:6165410
15th January 1919
1958
employment
Retired Cabinet Maker
Source:6163924
14th January 1958
1958
location
46 Wingate Saul Road, Lancaster
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6163924
14th January 1958
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
13/16350
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:953005
service
British Army
Royal Irish Rifles
15th Battalion
Source:6163959
1958
death
Not War Related
Died of cancer.
Lancaster
United Kingdom
Source:6163178
14th January 1958
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Blades Street, Lancaster | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 27 Blades Street, Lancaster | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 3 Alfred Street, Lancaster | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 4 Ravenhill Avenue, Ormeau, Belfast | Ireland | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 46 Wingate Saul Road, Lancaster | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th January 1958 | |
| 8 Denis Street, Lancaster | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th December 1885 | |
| Clandeboye Camp, Co Antrim | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1st February 1916 | |
| Clandeboye Camp, Nr Belfast | Ireland | military residence address | known 18th October 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13/16350 | Royal Irish Rifles | Acting Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Royal Irish Rifles | 18th | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Irish Rifles | 15th Battalion | |||
| British Army | 16350 | Royal Irish Rifles | 1st | Sergeant | |
| British Army | Royal Irish Rifles | 13th Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 16350 | Royal Irish Rifles | 1st | Sergeant |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Cooper | mother | ||
| John Cooper | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Cooper | brother | 16th January 1881 | |
| Kate Cooper | sister | 1876 | |
| Jane Agness Cooper | sister | 1879 | |
| Annie Cooper | sister | 1882 | |
| Lillie Cooper | sister | 1887 | |
| William Alfred Johnson | step-brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Mcnaught Park | wife | 1st February 1916 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-04-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Wedding photo of Richard Cooper & Susan M ParkIn uniform on 1st Feb 1916 after wedding at St Mark's, Dundila, Nr Belfast, Co Down, Northern Ireland. Also in photograph, Katie Park (bride's sister) & John Grime (witness).
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Certificate of ServiceIssued by the Recruitment Service of Ireland recording the date of enlistment, 15 Sep 1914, & date of wounding, 30 Nov 19 17.Contributed by:
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Identity tag & Wounded labelIdentity tag with name and number (16350). Paper ID label for repatriation via HMAT Wandilla following wounding at Cambrai.Contributed by:
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Authority for RecruitingCertificate for authority for Sgt R Cooper to recruit in Belfast dated 15 Jan 1919.Contributed by:
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Corporal RE Cooper3rd from the left, centre row. Displaying corporal's stripes. The date and place is not known.Contributed by:
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Headstone inscription for Richard Edward CooperBurial inscription on family headstone in Lancaster Far Moor Cemetery.Contributed by:
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Postcard 1914Postcard from his sister Annie in Lancaster to Richard Cooper in Belfast.Contributed by:
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Rear of postcard 1914Rear of postcard sent to Richard Cooper in Belfast from his sister Annie in Lancaster.Contributed by:
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Camp Expressions postcard 1914Postcard to Richard Cooper from his sister & brother in law, Tom & Jennie Preston.Contributed by:
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Rear of Camp Expressions postcard 1914Rear of postcard from Richard Cooper's sister & brother in law.Contributed by:
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Camp Expressions postcard 1915Postcard to Richard Cooper in Belfast from his sister Jennie Preston in Lancaster.Contributed by:
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Rear of Camp Expressions postcard 1915Postcard to Richard Cooper from his sister Jennie Preston.Contributed by:
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Cartoon postcard RIR 1915Card sent to Richard Cooper by EJC (unknown comrade).Contributed by:
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Royal Irish Rifles Summer Camp LancasterFar left, front row: Sgt RE Cooper, Royal Irish Rifles. According to my late father, they were at a summer camp at Lancaster c1915.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Coopers & Parks of Lancaster & BelfastMore about Coopers & Parks of Lancaster & Belfast
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Census of Ireland 1901/11 | ASJ25915 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding photo of Richard Cooper & Susan M Park | ASJ25915 | |
| Certificate of Service | ASJ25915 | |
| Identity tag & Wounded label | ASJ25915 | |
| Medals | ASJ25915 | |
| Authority for Recruiting | ASJ25915 | |
| Corporal RE Cooper | ASJ25915 | |
| Headstone inscription for Richard Edward Cooper | ASJ25915 | |
| Postcard 1914 | ASJ25915 | |
| Rear of postcard 1914 | ASJ25915 | |
| Camp Expressions postcard 1914 | ASJ25915 | |
| Rear of Camp Expressions postcard 1914 | ASJ25915 | |
| Camp Expressions postcard 1915 | ASJ25915 | |
| Rear of Camp Expressions postcard 1915 | ASJ25915 | |
| Cartoon postcard RIR 1915 | ASJ25915 | |
| Royal Irish Rifles Summer Camp Lancaster | ASJ25915 | |
| Rifleman Richard Edward Cooper | ASJ25915 |
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