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George Cooper (British Army officer)

Sir George Cooper
Born (1925-08-10) 10 August 1925 (age 91)
Allegiance United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch Flag of the British Army.svg British Army
Years of service 1945–1984
Rank General
Commands held 19 Airportable Brigade
South West District
South East District
Battles/wars Korean War
Awards Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Military Cross

General Sir George Leslie Conroy Cooper GCB MC DL (born 10 August 1925) is a former Adjutant-General to the Forces.

Educated at Downside School and Trinity College, Cambridge, George Cooper was commissioned into the Royal Engineers in 1945. He joined the Bengal Sappers & Miners. He served in the Korean War and was awarded the Military Cross for his service in that campaign.

He went on to command 19 Airportable Brigade from 1969 to 1971. He was General Officer Commanding South West District from 1974 to 1975 and General Officer Commanding South East District from 1979 to 1981.

He was Adjutant General from 1981 to 1984 when retired from the British Army.

He was also appointed ADC General to the Queen in 1982 retaining that status until 1984.

He was awarded the KCB in 1979 and the GCB in 1984.


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