The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Australian Service Medal (1945-1975) with clasp 'KOREA'. Pantograph engraved on reverse with recipient's details.
Brian Charles Cooper was born in East Perth, WA, in August 1933, and was a painter before enlisting in the Australian Army as an eighteen year old in 1951. With the service number 5/2053, he served in Korea with 2 RAR during 1953-54. In July 1953, holding the rank of temporary sergeant, he received an immediate award of the Military Medal for his gallantry and leadership at Hill 111, a position protecting the Australian lines at 'the Hook', near the Imjin River in North Korea. After service in Korea, Brian Cooper remained in the Army until 1968, reaching the rank of Warrant Officer Class I, and was later prominent in the Western Australian RSL.
Informal portrait of Sergeant (Sgt) Brian Charles Cooper MM, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), of Perth, WA, who won an immediate award of the Military Medal (MM) for his conduct in
Olive green nylon armoured vest secured down the front by a zip fastener covered by a nylon webbing strip with four black painted brass press studs. There is a small patch pocket on the left breast. A
Australian Active Service Medal (1945-1975) with clasp 'KOREA'. Pantograph engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Brian Charles Cooper was born in East Perth, WA, in August 1933, and was a pa
Korea Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Brian Charles Cooper was born in East Perth, WA, in August 1933, and was a painter before enlisting in the Australian Army as an eighteen
United Nations Korea Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Brian Charles Cooper was born in East Perth, WA, in August 1933, and was a painter before enlisting in the Austral
Olive green nylon armoured vest secured down the front by a zip fastener covered by a nylon webbing strip with four black painted brass press studs. There is a small patch pocket on the left breast. A
Military Medal (EIIR). Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Brian Charles Cooper was born in East Perth, WA, in August 1933, and was a painter before enlisting in the Australian Army as a
Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 with clasp 'KOREA'. Pantograph engraved on reverse with recipient's details. 2/400654 Private Gerald James Longley served in Korea with C Company, 1 Battali
