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We remember William Ernest Cooper
We remember William Ernest Cooper
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
John James Dalton
Source:9051815
1882
1887
sibling
Winifred Sarah Cooper
Source:9394092
22nd January 1887
1888
sibling
Catherine Annie Cooper
Source:9394092
31st March 1888
1891
1892
sibling
Herbert Archibald Sidney Cooper
Source:9051836
22nd October 1892
1901
education
From Standard 4 aged approx. 10 to Standard 7 aged 14
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9359056
11th March 1901 - 4th August 1905
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9051757
31st March 1901
1901
location
- where his mother was Matron - 7 Hudnall, The Convalescent Home
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9051757
31st March 1901
1905
education
From age 14
Berkhamsted Grammar School
Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
Source:9359056
7th September 1905
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9051810
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coach Builder
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9051810
2nd April 1911
1911
location
- in lodgings - 9 Lurke Street, Bedford
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9051810
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9051706
1st June 1915 - 23rd September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
2170
Royal Field Artillery
D Battery, 59th Brigade
Source:9051706
22nd September 1917
1917
dates
Age 26
Source:9051706
23rd September 1917
enlistment
Fulham
United Kingdom
Source:9051722
1917
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:7237366
Source:9051722
Source:9051706
23rd September 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
II.C.7
Source:9051706
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ernest |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Cooper |
| Source | 7237366 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - in lodgings - 9 Lurke Street, Bedford | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| - where his mother was Matron - 7 Hudnall, The Convalescent Home | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2170 | Royal Field Artillery | D Battery, 59th Brigade | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Cooper | mother | ||
| James William Cooper | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John James Dalton | brother | 1882 | |
| Winifred Sarah Cooper | sister | 22nd January 1887 | |
| Catherine Annie Cooper | sister | 31st March 1888 | |
| Herbert Archibald Sidney Cooper | brother | 22nd October 1892 |
Media
Media
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialThe large right hand panel bears the names of the 23 men of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who gave their lives for their country during the First World War. William’s entry reads: "William Cooper. R.F. Artillery". The memorial was dedicated in 1921 and is located close to the northern end of the village green.
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Little Gaddesden War Memorial – right hand panelThis panel lists the men of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who died during the First World War.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Church War MemorialThe wooden memorial in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden lists the men who died during the First World War on the larger, upper panel.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial - detailDetail of the upper panel of the war memorial in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden, on which those who died in the First World War are listed.Contributed by:
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. William Cooper's entry reads: COOPER William, R.I.P. Royal Field Artillery.Contributed by:
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William Cooper CWGC HeadstoneLate twentieth century photo of the CWGC Headstone of 2170 Gunner/ William Ernest Cooper/ Royal Field Artillery/ 23rd September 1917 age 26, buried at Gwalia Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Plot 2, Row C, Grave 7.
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The Countess Brownlow Home 1935-61935-6 photo of the Countess Brownlow Convalescent Home for Boys at Hudnall to which William's mother came as Matron in 1901 and where he lived. The photo was included in 'A Century Remembered' and is included here with permission of the editor.Contributed by:
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Royal Artillery WW1 Cap BadgeRoyal Artillery First World War Cap Badge, included here as William Cooper served in the Royal Field Artillery.Contributed by:
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1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory MedalThe 1914 15 Star (left) awarded to those who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Those who were entitled to this medal were also entitled to the British War Medal (centre) and Allied Victory Medal (right).Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialPhoto showing the Little Gaddesden War Memorial shortly after its dedication, which took place in 1921. “William Cooper R F Artillery” is named on the right hand panel. The two boy scouts are, on the right, Pelham Oakins, son of Samuel Oakins who is named among the fallen and, on the left, Pelham's cousin John Oakins, son of Samuel's brother Stephen.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialMore about Little Gaddesden War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Casualty Record Image | Jane31029 | |
| UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War | Jane31029 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 for William Cooper | Jane31029 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920, William Cooper, 1914-15 Star | Jane31029 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 William Cooper | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism Register Sister Catherine Annie | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism Register Sister Winifred Sarah | Jane31029 | |
| Britain Absent voters lists 1918-1921 Image. Parish of Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| A Century Remembered | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Mother and Sisters | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial – right hand panel | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial - detail | Jane31029 | |
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| William Cooper CWGC Headstone | Jane31029 | |
| The Countess Brownlow Home 1935-6 | Jane31029 | |
| Royal Artillery WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory Medal | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial | Jane31029 |
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