| Surname: | Cooper |
| Initials: | J J |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 780 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the British War Medal, served in Malta, 5/8/1914 to 23/9/1914. Home address: 19 Glencoe Road, Sterling, Scotland. 11/9/1942. Formerly served in the East Surrey Militia. 19/2/1897 he enlisted in the Rifle Brigade, No. 5309, age 18 years, occupation turner, born Streatham, London, address: father 27 Aldred Road, Kennington, London, qualified as a Mounted Infantryman, 10/12/1903 transferred to MFP, 1/9/1913 promoted Cpl., 24/11/1914 discharged no longer physically fit for war service. Served Home 19/2/1897 to 15/12/1901. South Africa 16/12/1901 to 3/2/1903, Home 4/2/1903 to 13/3/913, Mala 14/3/1913 to 23/9/1914, Home 24/9/1919 to 24/11/1914 to discharge no longer physically fit for war service. 22/4/1905 he married Annie Finnie Fyfe , they had 2 x children. Info from pension index card: Joseph Cooper, No. 780, Cpl, MFP, 24/11/1914 discharged, born 1879, married ,Address: 28 Upper Bridge Street, Sterling. Awarded pension for tuberculosis. Found in Army Record: This is to certify that No. 780, Cpl, Joseph Cooper has served with the colours with the Rifle Brigade and with the mounted infantry, as acting Corporal. Seeing active service in South Africa durning 1901-1902. For the last 10 years he has served with the MFP , for 9 years as L/Cpl, 1 year as Cpl. He has shown himself to be honest, sober, trustworthy at all times. Whilst stationed in Edinburgh for 2 1/2 years he earned a Commendation of the Chief Constable; during the last year and a half whilst stationed in Malta he has been, until admitted to hospital for consumption, always active and hard working, showing himself to be an exemplary NCO and thoroughly to be trusted. W J Kerr, commanding det. MFP Police, Malta 9/9/1914. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 1/MC/11265. Cooper, Joseph, MFP, 780, Cpl, 24/11/14 to discharge, born 1879, married, 28 Upper Bridge Street, Stirling, disability tuberculosis (larynx) not due to, not aggr, PP of 1/3/1/2 per day resumed as from 1/4/19. Also:- Cooper, Joseph, MFP, 780, a/22e622, 16892D, 11/MC/11265, DEAD 7/10/26. Frederick Joseph Cooper. He has the same No. as A/Sgt F Poolman, MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/1 Sept. 22, 1916) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 324. Enlisted 19/2/1897, discharged 24/11/1914. Sickness, Para (xvi) KR 392. No longer physically fit for war service. Served abroad. |
| Decoration: | Commendation (London Gazette: Page: None) |
| Citation: | Chief Constable, City Police, Edinburgh, 5/1/1920. This is to certify that L/cpl Frederick J Cooper, Military Foot police, has been stationed in this City during the past two years and seven months. During that period ha has frequently come under my notice in the discharge of his duties and otherwise. he is a mart, intelligent officer, and on many occasions has rendered valuable assistance to the Civil Police. My officers likewise speak of him in terms of the highest praise, and I feel sure he will give satisfaction whatever sphere of life h may be placed. R Ross, Chief Constable |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: Page: None) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, awarded as Cpl. No. 5308, Rifle Brigade.Medal Roll Not found info from Pension Record. |