| Sir George Cooper | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 August 1925 (age 97) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 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.
Military career
Educated at Downside School and Trinity College, Cambridge, George Cooper was commissioned into the Royal Engineers in 1945.[1] He joined the Bengal Sappers & Miners.[2] He served in the Korean War and was awarded the Military Cross for his service in that campaign.[3]
He went on to command 19 Airportable Brigade from 1969 to 1971.[2] He was General Officer Commanding South West District from 1974 to 1975 and General Officer Commanding South East District from 1979 to 1981.[4]
He was Adjutant General from 1981[5] to 1984 when retired from the British Army.[2]
He was also appointed ADC General to the Queen in 1982[6] retaining that status until 1984.[7]
He was awarded the KCB in 1979[8] and the GCB in 1984.[9]
Retirement
In retirement he became a member of the Board of Management of GEC UK.[2] He also became a Deputy Lieutenant of Essex.[10]
Family
In 1957 he married Cynthia Mary Hume and together they went on to have one son and one daughter.[2]
References
- ↑ "No. 37297". 9 October 1945. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37297/page/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Debrett's People of Today 1994
- ↑ "No. 40036". 8 December 1953. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/40036/page/
- ↑ "No. 48511". 3 February 1981. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/48511/page/
- ↑ "No. 48574". 7 April 1981. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/48574/page/
- ↑ "No. 49069". 3 August 1982. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/49069/page/
- ↑ "No. 49754". 5 June 1984. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/49754/page/
- ↑ "No. 47869". 16 June 1979. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/47869/page/
- ↑ "No. 49583". 31 December 1983. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/49583/page/
- ↑ "No. 52244". 15 August 1990. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/52244/page/
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Anthony Farrar-Hockley |
GOC South East District 1979–1981 |
Succeeded by Sir Paul Travers |
| Preceded by Sir Robert Ford |
Adjutant-General to the Forces 1981–1984 |
Succeeded by Sir Roland Guy |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Sir Hugh Beach |
Chief Royal Engineer 1987–1993 |
Succeeded by Sir Scott Grant |
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