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Bertie Cooper

Private

G.S.R.

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus alba
  • Planted By: Mr. H. Kay
  • Plaque: 3654

Additional Info

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Biography

Bertie Cooper (SN 66578), born in Ballarat, was a 19 year old farm labourer when he enlisted at Nowra, New South Wales, in June 1918. He embarked from Adelaide aboard the Boonah as a General Service Recruit on October 22nd, just three weeks before the war ended. With the signing of the Armistice, the Boonah was recalled and Bertie Cooper was discharged on February 7th 1919.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour