| Place | Asia: Korea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31263.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Nickel Silver (alloy) |
| Location | Main Bld: Korea, Malaya & Indonesia Gallery: Upper Level: The Hook |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1998 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
Australian Active Service Medal (1945-1975) : Sergeant B C Cooper, 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
Description
Australian Active Service Medal (1945-1975) with clasp 'KOREA'. Pantograph engraved on reverse with recipient's details.
History / Summary
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.