Background
Tooker was born in Schenectady, New York, he enlisted in Canada in 1916 under the alias Norman Cooper under the pretense of being a Canadian citizen.
Tooker was born in Schenectady, New York, he enlisted in Canada in 1916 under the alias Norman Cooper under the pretense of being a Canadian citizen.
He initially served as a private in the 3d Canadian Division Supply Column from June 1916 until August 1917 when he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in August 1917. Deployed to France, he flew Sopwith Camels with 73 Squadron Royal Air Force in the summer of 1918. In combat he was awarded the British Distinguished Flyintg Cross.
Gazetted on 8 February 1919 for his actions during 1918, taking part in many low level bombing and strafing attacks.
After the war, Tooker returned to the United States. He died in 1960 in Sarasota, Florida.