William Cooper
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Lieutenant-Commander William Cooper, Retired (3 March, 1861 – 21 March, 1940) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Cooper was promoted to the rank of acting Gunner on 27 May, 1895.
Cooper was promoted to the rank of Chief Gunner on 1 April, 1912. He was promptly appointed to the gunboat Blazer in July.[1]. He assumed command on 15 June 1912 when Lieutenant Edward Davis vacated the position.
Cooper was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 May, 1916.
Retired in June 1919.
Cooper was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 May, 1924.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Walter Bousfield Watkins Grubb |
Captain of H.M.S. Hornet 13 Nov, 1903 – 15 Jun, 1904 |
Succeeded by Lewis W. Braithwaite |
| Preceded by Colin K. MacLean |
Captain of H.M.S. Swordfish 15 Jun, 1904 – 1 Apr, 1906 |
Succeeded by Sidney J. Meyrick |
| Preceded by Montague G. Philpott |
Captain of H.M.S. Haughty 1 Apr, 1906[2] – 3 Aug, 1906 |
Succeeded by John M. Casement |
| Preceded by George K. Chetwode |
Captain of H.M.S. Teazer 3 Aug, 1906 – 4 Sep, 1906 |
Succeeded by Ernest L. Cardale |
| Preceded by Edward Davis |
Captain of H.M.S. Blazer 18 Sep, 1915[3] – 18 Nov, 1916[Fact Check] |
Succeeded by Edward Davis |
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