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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