| Regimental number | 12/328 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Orkney Islands, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Thames |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 159 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Cooper, 12 School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Served for 6 years in the Royal Navy; purchased discharge. |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | Auckland Infantry Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 30 |
| Place of burial | St Magnus Cathedral Churchyard (northeast section), Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Charles and Jane Cooper, 12 School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action, 25 April 1915 (gun shot wound, left arm); admitted to 15th General Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt, 30 April 1915; transferred to England (date not recorded). Died of wounds received in action, Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley, Hampshire, 24 June 1915. Body sent to relatives, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |