Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Northwest Europe M.M. group of four awarded to Acting Sergeant J. Cooper, The Rifle Brigade

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (6915446 A. Sjt. J. Cooper, Rif Brig.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal, these last three unnamed as issued, good very fine (4) £1000-1200

M.M. London Gazette 29 March 1945.

The recommendation states: ‘Sgt. Cooper has commanded a carrier section from August to October 1944, during the advance from Caumont to Antwerp, then on the Deurne. On many occasions during the advance Sgt. Cooper’s section has led the advance. At Putanges on Aug. 18th Sgt. Cooper made a reconnaissance of the River Orne with great skill and coolness and in spite of the presence of two Panther tanks returned with very useful information. Again W. of Arrus on 1st Sept. information was received that a column of enemy horse drawn artillery and transport was moving down the road W. to E. Sgt. Cooper immediately moved forward with all speed and cutting the road succeeded in causing such confusion among the enemy that the tanks were able to come up and finish them off. A large number of prisoners were taken. During the whole advance Sgt. Cooper’s section destroyed many enemy vehicles and took many prisoners. Sgt. Cooper showed himself at all times to be a gallant and resolute leader who was always quick to take the smallest opportunity to inflict damage on the enemy and to speed up the advance. His coolness and skill have been an inspiration to all who served with him.’

Sold with named Buckingham Palace letter of congratulations.