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We remember Harry Coates
We remember Harry Coates
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Richard Coates
Source:8592428
1892
1894
sibling
William Coates
Source:8592428
1894
1896
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7485633
1896
1897
sibling
Frank Coates
Source:8592428
1897
1911
employment
Domestic Gardener
Source:8592430
1911
1911
location
East Layton, Richmond, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8592430
1911
1916
enlistment
Northwich
United Kingdom
Source:8592362
5th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
379362
Labour Corps
260th Labour Area Employment Company
Source:8592362
5th February 1916
1916
location
Delamere House, Nr Northwich, Cheshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8592362
5th February 1916
1917
marriage
Sarah Mabel Wilson
Source:8592362
11th August 1917
1918
location
Dairy Farm, Runcorn, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7485633
31st March 1918
1918
location
Norton Hill, Runcorn, Cheshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8592362
31st March 1918
service
British Army
Private
65561
Royal Fusiliers
Source:868707
service
British Army
Private
379362
Labour Corps
Source:868707
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7485633
Source:8592362
31st March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7485633
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Coates |
| Source | 868707 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Farm, Runcorn, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1918 | |
| Delamere House, Nr Northwich, Cheshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 5th February 1916 | |
| East Layton, Richmond, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Norton Hill, Runcorn, Cheshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 65561 | Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 379362 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 379362 | Labour Corps | 260th Labour Area Employment Company |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | mother | ||
| Isaac Coates | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Coates | brother | 1894 | |
| Frank Coates | brother | 1897 | |
| Richard Coates | brother | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Mabel Wilson | wife | 11th August 1917 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jackie2724 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jackie2724 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jackie2724 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jackie2724 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC record | Jackie2724 |
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