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Bert COOPER

Regimental number306
Place of birthInverell, New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressThanes Creek, Thane, Goondiwindi Line, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 11"
Weight135 lbs
Next of kinRichard Cooper, Allora, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in the 3rd Light Horse Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date24 August 1914
Place of enlistmentWarwick, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Quartermaster Sergeant
Unit from Nominal RollCamel Transport Corps
FateDischarged 11 March 1917
Discharge date11 March 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Discharged in Egypt on appointment to local rank as Temporary 2nd Lieutenant, Egyptian Camel Transport Corps. 11 March 1917.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

British War Medal and Victory Medal issued by the Egyptian Army.
SourcesNAA: B2455, COOPER Bert

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