William Osborne Cooper
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 February 1891 North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 28 June 1930 (aged 39) Glenelg, South Australia |
Source: Cricinfo, 6 June 2018 | |
William Osborne Cooper (13 February 1891 – 28 June 1930) was a military veteran, South Australian cricketer,[1] and clerk in the shipping industry.[2]
He played one first-class match for South Australia against New South Wales in December 1914.[1]
Cooper also served as an officer in the 10th Infantry Battalion on the Western Front during World War I.[3][4] He was awarded a Military Cross for 'conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty'.[5]
Cooper died age 39 on 8 Jun 1930 at Glenelg, South Australia.[2]
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References
- ^ a b "William Osborne Cooper". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ a b "Obituary". The Advertiser (Adelaide). 30 June 1930. p. 10, col. 7. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ "Cooper, William Osbourne". Virtual War Memorial Australia. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ "William Osborne COOPER". AIF Project. UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ^ "LIEUT. W. O. COOPER, M.C." The Observer (Adelaide). 10 May 1919. p. 39. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
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