| Surname: | Cooper |
| Initials: | W H |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 5048915 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in to the North Staffs attached CMP (India). 17 Indian Division Pro Unit. 1/46 to discharge. War Diary 17 Indian Div Pro Unit WO 172/4308. 14/4/44 L/Cpl Kelvey and Cooper recommend for MID Op Pumpkin. 13/10/49 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. shown at Pte. Para Regt, AAC on medal card. Address:- 31 Dugdale Crescent, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Warwickshire. W H Cooper. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37015 Page: 1817 April 5, 1945) |
| Citation: | CMP (I). Burma & Eastern Frontiers of India. 14/4/44 Cpl's Kelvey and Cooper recommended for MID for Operation Pumpkin.. Unit War Diary 17 Indian Div Pro Unit, WO 172/4308. |