Basic Details Surname Cooper Forenames John F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Frederick War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The Roll of Honour states that he attended the school in 1922-32 and that he lost his life trying to save an ammunition column and its personnel from destruction whilst serving in the Middle East. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) R E Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death February Day of death 23 Manner of death reference Killed in Action