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Albert Edward Thomas Cooper (1918-1944)

Soldier
Service No:14224427
Rank:Trooper
Squadron:C
Troop:A1 Echelon
Role:Fitter
KIA:4 Aug 1944
Burial:Bayeux War Cemetery, grave XXVI. F. 18. [Grave 1] [Grave 2]
Commemorated:23H Memorial, Bridlington Priory [Panel]
Mentioned in:
23H Story
Page 271
Casualty List
Record
Civilian
Occupation:Machinist (Aero Industry)
Residence:7 Crabmill Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire (1939)
Birth:30 Oct 1918 in Neath, Glamorganshire
Marriage: to Barbara Isabella Reay registered Mar 1942 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Children:1 daughter
Parents
Albert E CooperKate Thomas
Colliery Onsetter (below ground).
16 Coombe Road, Skewen, Neath, Glamorganshire (1939).
Birth 25 Jan 1892.
Death registered Dec 1967 in Neath.
Birth 4 Feb 1892.
Death registered Jun 1966 in Neath.
Marriage registered Mar 1915 in Neath.

Notes

Albert was in the C Sqr Fitters' half-track when it was ambushed between the village of Presles and the climb up to the Perrier ridge. The half-track took a direct hit from an H.E. shell. The incident is described in the 23H Story Page 96+ and a full account is here.

Albert's grave gives his date of death as 6 Aug. That is incorrect. The C Sqr ROH in Bridlington Priory shows the correct date.