Cooper, Victor Lisle (Victor L.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 880807
Unit # 186th, 18th
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Chatham
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Private Victor L. Cooper trained with the 186th. Battalion, going overseas March 26th, 1917. After being station at Bramshott a short time he proceeded to France attached to the 18th. Battalion. He was wounded in the shoulder and left leg August 20th, 1917, and after a treatment in a French Hospital returned to his unit, but at Passchendale, November 10th, 1917, he was again wounded after being gassed three times, and also suffering from trench feet.He was admitted to Hospital at Bramshott and Southport, Lancashire.

He went to France again September 5th, 1918 and was in the Army of Occupation in Germany till he sent to England where he arrived May 7th, 1919. He arrived in Canada July 8th, 1919 at Halifax.

Discharged due to demobilisation at London July 11th, 1919.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Blenheim News Tribune (21-06-1916), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990
Height 5' 8''
Eye Colour Blue
Age 18
Complexion Fair
Hair Fair
Race White
Birthplace Point Pelee, Ontario
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment J.E. Pardo, Lake Shore, Blenheim, R.R.#1.
Average Earnings $1.25 per day
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted June 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Father- Frank Cooper, R.R.#4, Gladwin, Michigan. Mother- Mrs. Addie D'Clute Cooper (now Mrs. Addie Sharp. Brother- Ross Cooper, Elmer Cooper, Bennie Cooper, Teddy Cooper, Wheeler Cooper, Harry Cooper. Sister- Sarah Cooper.

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