James COOPER

Regimental number3265
Place of birthHexham Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressHexham, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation37
Next of kinFather, R Cooper, Hexham, Victoria
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 11 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal and Military Medal


Recommendation date: 29 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'The gallant conduct and devotion to duty during the fighting near ZONNEBEKE on 26th September 1917. Under extremely heavy fire he continuously dressed and carried wounded over very marshy and difficulty ground. He displayed absolute disregard of self and his conduct, did much to inspire confidence in others.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Family/military connectionsBrother: 4681 Pte Robert COOPER, 24th Bn, killed in action, 9 October 1917.
Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 February 1958
Place of burialGeelong East Cemetery