| Surname: | Cooling |
| Initials: | T |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 13027156 |
| Notes: | CMP. 14/3/40 enlisted in the Pioneer Corps, 1/4/41 transferred to CMP. 23/8/45 to discharge. He previously served in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers No. 22984, transferred to MFP, No P/11665. discharged 2/5/23. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 18/8/92 at Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, He enlisted 14/5/40, He resided in Bray, Co. Wicklow, He married Sarah Murphyy23/10/11 at Wicklow, Occupation Plasterer. Served Home 14/5/40 to 28/8/45 to class Z (T) reserve. 1/6/42 to 417 Coy (VP), 4.6.42 to 412 Coy (VP),, 26/5/43 to 414 Coy (VP), 28/7/43 to 412Coy (VP), 27/9/44 to 411 Coy (VP), 9/11/44 to 416 Coy (VP), 9/1/34 to 412 Coy (VP), 23/8/45 to class Z (T reserve. A photograph in his army record wearing BD with Defence Medal and War Medal. Release Certificate:- civil occupation plasterer, service trade, CMP (VP) Guard Duties. Military Conduct Exemplary. Testimonial:- During his service, a man of good character, willing and w good worker. Can be trusted. Chester, 27/6/45, Signed OC 412 Coy (VP). Address:- 13 Valentine Grove, Larchlea, Liverpool 6, Lancs. Thomas Cooling.F See also P/11665 L/Cpl T Cooling MMP. |