Thomas Cooper
Home Town: Florence, South Carolina
Silver Star
U.S. Army
World War I
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Thomas Cooper (ASN: 1871651), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Sergeant Cooper distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Trieres Farm, France, 29 September 1918. Although wounded, Sergeant Cooper continued in the attack.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders 81, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas Cooper, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Trieres Farm, France, September 30, 1918, – October 2, 1918. Wounded in an attack on Trieres Farm, France, September 30, Sergeant Cooper remained on duty with his company and commanded his platoon until evacuated on October 2, 1918.
