James Cooper (VC)

James Cooper
Memorial plaque at Warstone Lane Cemetery
Born(1840-09-00)September 1840
Birmingham, England
Died9 August 1889(1889-08-09) (aged 48)
Birmingham
Buried
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankPrivate
Unit24th Regiment of Foot
Battles / warsAndaman Islands Expedition
AwardsVictoria Cross

James Cooper VC (September 1840 – 9 August 1889) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.