Private Bertram John Cooper transferred from the 91st to the 186th. Battalion. going overseas with this unit. He crossed to France September 5th, 1917 attached to the 18th. Battalion. He stayed with the Battalion until they took up their position in the Army of Occupation in Germany when he met with a light accident and was shipped back to France, thence to England and then Home.
Discharged at London due to demobilisation March 27th 1919.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sources | IODE, Blenheim News Tribune (26-01-1916), Chatham Daily News (25-03-1919), Chatham Daily News (27-03-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library |
Height | 5' 5" |
Eye Colour | Grey |
Age | 33 |
Complexion | Dark |
Hair | Black |
Race | White |
Birthplace | Suffolk, Engalnd |
Religion | Anglican |
Last Place of Employment | Blenheim, Ontario |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Info | December 25th, 1909, England. |
When Enlisted | January 24th, 1916 |
Where Enlisted | Chatham, Ontario |
Allowance from Patriotic Fund | $23. 50 per month |
Next of Kin | Wife- Mrs. Hannah E. Cooper Blenheim, Ontario. Daughter- Gladys Elisabeth Cooper, Hilda May Cooper. Son- George Edward Cooper, Bertram John Cooper. |
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