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Surname:Cooper
Initials:W H
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:5048915
Notes:North Staffs attached CMP (India). 17 Indian Division Pro Unit.
War Diary 17 Indian Div Pro Unit WO 172/4308. 14/4/44 L/Cpl Kelvey and Cooper recommend for MID Op Pumpkin.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37015 Page: 1817 April 5, 1945)
Citation: CMP (I). Burma & Eastern Frontiers of India. 14/4/44 Cpl's Kelvey and Cooper recommended for MID for Operation Pumpkin.. Unit War Diary 17 Indian Div Pro Unit, WO 172/4308.