Edward Cooper (VC)

Edward Cooper
Born(1896-05-04)4 May 1896
Stockton-on-Tees
Died19 August 1985(1985-08-19) (aged 89)
Stockton-on-Tees
Buried
Teesside Crematorium, Middlesbrough
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1914–1919
RankMajor
Service number2794
UnitKing's Royal Rifle Corps
Battles / warsWorld War I
Awards Victoria Cross
Médaille militaire (France)

Major Edward Cooper VC (4 May 1896 – 19 August 1985) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.