Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, V.R., large, bronze (Edward Cooper. Abandonment of the “Lerry” and “Elizabeth Ann” on the 8th November - 1878.) edge bruising, very fine £280-£320

Edward Cooper was born in Littleport, Cambridgeshire in February 1850. He joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class in February 1868. Cooper was employed as a Boatman in the Coast Guard from December 1877, and was one of five men of H.M. Coast Guard, Goodwick, Milford Haven, who assisted in rescue of the crews of the smack Lerry, of Aberdovey and the Elizabeth Ann of Cardigan, both of which were in distress near Goodwick, 8 November 1878. The Chief Officer was awarded a silver Board of Trade Medal, whilst the remainder were awarded bronze medals. Cooper was Shore Pensioned in July 1884.

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