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We remember Alexander Coates
We remember Alexander Coates
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
John Coates
Source:7944115
1871
1874
sibling
Lancelot Coates
Source:7944115
1874
1877
sibling
Elizabeth Coates
Source:7944143
1877
1880
sibling
Margaret Coates
Source:7944143
1880
1888
sibling
Mary Coates
Source:7944115
1888
1890
1894
sibling
Joseph Coates
Source:7944115
1894
1901
location
Hollinside Terrace, Lanchester, Co Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7944115
1901
1911
employment
Miner, Coal Putter
United Kingdom
Source:7944120
1911
1911
location
4 Station Road, Lanchester, Co Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7944120
1911
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:7943719
1914
1914
employment
Miner
United Kingdom
Source:7943719
1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
21944
Durham Light Infantry
11th Battalion
Source:7943719
1914
1914
enlistment
Consett, Co Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7943719
9th November 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7943717
1915
1915
death
Died of wounds
Flanders
France
Source:7042056
Source:7943717
10th November 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7042056
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Coates |
| Source | 867938 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Station Road, Lanchester, Co Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Hollinside Terrace, Lanchester, Co Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21944 | Durham Light Infantry | 11th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Coates | mother | ||
| John Coates | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Coates | brother | 1871 | |
| Lancelot Coates | brother | 1874 | |
| Mary Coates | sister | 1888 | |
| Joseph Coates | brother | 1894 | |
| Elizabeth Coates | sister | 1877 | |
| Margaret Coates | sister | 1880 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-09 | 6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gail25971 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Street Name | Gail25971 |
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