John Harlan Cooper was born on December 3, 1892.  He enlisted in the United States Army on April 24, 1917, and discharged from the Regular Army on March 13, 1919.  He  accepted a commission to Second Lieutenant, promoting to First Lieutenant one month later.  It is unknown when he left military service.  Harlan, as he was called, passed away on May 28, 1978.

The Hilton Record
Hilton, New York
August 30, 1917
The Hilton Record
Hilton, New York
July 4, 1918
Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester, New York
December 23, 1927
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Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester, New York
September 16, 1954
Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Bay, Florida
June 3, 1974
Serenity Gardens Memorial Park
Largo, Pinellas, Florida