| Regimental number | 1205 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Hillston, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Woodlands, Barmedman, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.1 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 165 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, P R Cooper, Woodlands, Barmedman, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Light Trench Mortar Battery, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/130/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 11 April 1917 (gun shot wound, face: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Berrima', 31 October 1917; discharged (wounded), Sydney, 31 January 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 84 |
| Place of burial | West Wyalong Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COOPER Augustus William Wright |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
