Edward Cooper (VC)
English recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Major Edward Cooper VC (4 May 1896 – 19 August 1985) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Edward Cooper | |
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Born | (1896-05-04)4 May 1896 Stockton-on-Tees |
Died | 19 August 1985(1985-08-19) (aged 89) Stockton-on-Tees |
Buried | Teesside Crematorium, Middlesbrough |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1914–1919 |
Rank | Major |
Service number | 2794 |
Unit | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross Médaille militaire (France) |
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