Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Headquarters, 1st Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

August 24th, 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

Headquarters, II Canadian Corps, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

December 8th, 1945

"During the operations which led to the liberation of the Netherlands, Major Cooper carried out all his duties as Assistant Provost Marshall 2 Canadian Corps with outstanding ability and energy. By his accurate anticipation of difficulties, careful forward planning and constant supervision and coordination of the work of the Provost companies within the Corps he contributed directly to the speed of the advance and the successes achieved."

For outstanding services rendered by this officer to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the preparation and execution of operations by the Canadian forces for the liberation of he European continent in the period between September 1944 and May 1945.
With swords (Royal decree no. 2 * LG 21 feb 1946)