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was born in Winchester in quarter 4, 1868 (Ref: Ancestry.co.uk - England & Wales, Civil Registration Births Index). His mother's maiden name was Wring.
Around 1900/1902, Thomas married Mary Wilson (Ref: Birth Registration for Jane Cooper, 1905)
On 4th October 1904, at Clonmel, Colour Sergeant Thomas Wm Cooper (Service Number 1342) was discharged from the 4th Bn Royal Irish Regiment.
Proceedings on Discharge - Thomas W Cooper
Thomas joined Northern Bank in 1904 as a Bank Porter based in their Grafton Street, Dublin branch.
Northern Bank, Grafton Street, Dublin
In 1911, Thomas (41 - see above re his birth registration) is residing in house 116, Grafton Street, Dublin with his wife, Mary Ellen and his children; Elizabeth (8), Jane (5), Isabella (3) and Thomas (2). His occupation is recorded as a Bank Porter. The building is recorded as a 'shop and dwelling'.
Thomas was based in Grafton Street branch, Dublin when he enlisted on 16th September 1914 into the 5th Bn. Royal Irish Regiment with Service Number 2033.
Thomas was based in Grafton Street branch, Dublin when he enlisted on 16th September 1914 into the 5th Bn. Royal Irish Regiment with Service Number 2033.
Army Reserve Attestation Form - T W Cooper
Medal Index Card - T W Cooper
His first theatre of war was recorded as the Balkans from 22nd July 1915.
He subsequently saw service in Gallipoli, the landing at Suvla Bay and in the Salonika Campaign (Retreat from Serbia).
He subsequently saw service in Gallipoli, the landing at Suvla Bay and in the Salonika Campaign (Retreat from Serbia).
Following his promotion to Company Quarter Master Sergeant (CQMS) he was further promoted to Warrant Officer Class 2.
Thomas was demobilised in April 1919 and was awarded the 1915 Star, the British Victory Medal and the British War Medal.
Thomas was demobilised in April 1919 and was awarded the 1915 Star, the British Victory Medal and the British War Medal.
Thomas was commemorated in a Gallipoli Centenary event at the Northern Banking Company exhibit, Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra in April 2015.
Gavin Bamford presenting the Gallipoli event at Cultra
The Last Post Award
Thomas Cooper (70) died on 6th October 1939 as reported in the Belfast Telegraph. He is buried in Dundonald Cemetery, Belfast:
Mary Ellen Cooper died on 22nd April 1917 - age 46 - wife born c. 1871
Thomas William Cooper died on 23rd September 1971 - age 62 - son born c. 1909
Margaret Cooper died on 24th October 1936 - age 59 - ? born 1877
The grave was opened in 1939 for the interment of Thomas Cooper. This document is from the Dundonald Cemetery records.
Belfast Telegraph, 7th October 1939
Thomas William Cooper died on 23rd September 1971 - age 62 - son born c. 1909
Margaret Cooper died on 24th October 1936 - age 59 - ? born 1877
The grave was opened in 1939 for the interment of Thomas Cooper. This document is from the Dundonald Cemetery records.
Courtesy (paid for) of Belfast City Council - Dundonald Cemetery
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