William Osborne Cooper
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Born13 February 1891
North Adelaide, South Australia
North Adelaide, South Australia
Died28 June 1930 (aged 39)
Glenelg, South Australia
Glenelg, South Australia
| 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]
