Memorial Details
Memorial
Room Cooper V.C. 1917 Masonic Hall
Reference
S138.56
Place
STOCKTON ON TEES
Original Location
Masonic Hall, Wellington Street.
Which war
1914-18; 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Officially opened 19th May 1997 by W. Bro. Derek Richmond, Assistant Provincial Grand Master.
Memorial Description
Cooper V.C. Room. On the wall are two displays. One features a photo of Major Cooper, his Victoria Cross and campaign medals and awards etc. , inc. being presented with the Victoria Cross in 1917 and being made a freeman of the Borough of Stockton in 1985. The other contains photos of the official opening.
Inscription
Above doorway
The Cooper Room
In memory of Major E. Cooper, V.C.
On one of the display boards
Major Edward Cooper
Born 4 May 1896 Died 19 August 1985
This Room in the Masonic Building, Wellington Street,
Stockton-on-Tees, is named
The Cooper Room
in honour, and in memory of a brave and
most honoured citizen who served the
the country in two World Wars with distinction
In memory of Major E. Cooper, V.C.
On one of the display boards
Born 4 May 1896 Died 19 August 1985
This Room in the Masonic Building, Wellington Street,
Stockton-on-Tees, is named
The Cooper Room
in honour, and in memory of a brave and
most honoured citizen who served the
the country in two World Wars with distinction
Names
See above
Notes
1. See Every Name A Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Dorothy Hall
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall
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Parish Notes
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