A Great War M.C. group of four awarded to Lieutenant A. C. Cooper, Auckland Regiment, N.Z.E.F., killed in action at the Battle of Messines Ridge in June 1917

Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star Trio (12/321 Lieut., N.Z.E.F.) nearly extremely fine (4) £400-500

M.C. London Gazette 25 November 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his platoon with great courage and initiative. Later, although wounded, he remained at his post. Previously he captured an enemy machine-gun himself.’

Lieutenant Allen Claude Cooper was killed in action on 7 June 1917, the opening day of the battle of Messines Ridge. He is commemorated by name on the Messines Ridge (N.Z.) Memorial.