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Arthur Harris COOPER

Regimental number22120
Place of birthAlbert Park, Victoria
Other NamesArthur Harry Cooper
ReligionMethodist
OccupationShop assistant
Address'Strathalbyn', 141 Kerferd Road, Albert Park, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35.5
Height5' 11.75"
Weight175 lbs
Next of kinFather, W H Cooper, 'Strathalbyn', 141 Kerferd Road, Albert Park, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date24 February 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameHowitzer Brigade 23, Battery 108
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/133/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 31 January 1918
Discharge date18 May 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Osterley', 31 January 1918; discharged (medically unfit: nephritis), Melbourne, 18 May 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death30 June 1961
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, COOPER Arthur Harris

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