Johnny cooper sas obituary michigan
Johnny cooper sas obituary michigan
LTC John Murdoch “Johnny” Cooper (1922-2002) - Find a Grave.
22 SAS Cooper, John Murdoch
C Squadron + A Squadron (C.O.)
Captain (T/Major)
Member of the British Empire,Mention in Despatches
Malaya 1958 (MBE) Oman 1958-59 (MiD)
born 6.6.1922 Leicester
served SAS WW2 (award DCM)
SAS 6.1.1948 - January 1960
21 SAS,Malayan Scouts SAS,22 SAS (B Sq,C Sq,HQ -MTO,B Sq,A Sq)
later Sultan of Oman's Armed Forces (Lt Col)
Malaya 1958 recommended for MC, but awarded MBE
CITATION:
Member of the Order of The British Empire : During the course of Operation "GINGER" between 15 Mr 58 and 28 Jun58, Captain (T/Maj) J.M.
COOPER commanded "A" Squadron 22 Special Air Service Regiment with conspicuous skill and success. For fourteen weeks of continuous operations in mountainous jungle Major COOPER's sound judgement, excellent tactical sense, energy, and drive, personal example and inspiration