Surname: | Cooper |
Initials: | S E |
Rank: | Acting Staff Sergeant |
Army Number: | T/2339 |
Notes: | MPSC. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (2b) Balkans, 25/4/15. Formerly A/C/Sgt. Royal Fusiliers, No. 13060 and Essex Regiment, No.26474. 6/7/1919 to class B reserve. Remarks on medal card: Governor Military Prison EEF forwards claim for 1914-1915 star. 28/1/19. |
Decoration Record: |
Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29569 Page: 4518 May 5, 1916) |
Citation: | Awarded as Pte S E Cooper, 2 Royal Fusiliers. |
Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 29584 Page: 4932 May 16, 1916) |
Citation: | Awarded as Pte. S E Cooper, 2 Royal Fusiliers, No. 13060. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry when carrying messages and laying wire by day and night under heavy shell fire. |