Son of Mrs. Cooper, of 5, Edward Street, Swinton, Lancashire. Known locally as Dick Cooper. Formerly 46628, South Lancashire Regiment.
Smith, John Richard –
Personal details
- Surname: Smith
- Forename: John Richard
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Accrington, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Swinton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 19
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: September 2nd, 1918
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 12th (West Somerset Yeomanry) (Territorial) Battalion.
- Service number: 31179
- Regiment: Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's)
- Enlistment date: April 20th, 1918 - 1918-04-20
- Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Agecroft Colliers (Knowles's Collieries) Memorial - Salford
- St. Peter's C.E. Church WWI Lych Gate - Swinton
- CWGC Memorial: Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France
- CWGC reference: IV. B. 11.