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We remember James Henry Smith Coates
We remember James Henry Smith Coates
Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
John William Coates
Source:9151884
1870
1872
1872
sibling
Mary Ann Coates
Source:9151884
1872
1881
dates
Age 7
Source:9151884
3rd April 1881
1881
location
New Inn Public House Northampton Northamptonshire England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9151884
3rd April 1881
1898
marriage
Elizabeth
Source:9151605
12th November 1898
1901
dates
Age 27
Source:9151892
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Soldier
British Army
Cheriton Kent England
United Kingdom
Source:9151892
31st March 1901
1901
location
Cheriton Kent England
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9151892
31st March 1901
1903
children
Elizabeth Violet Marion Coates
Source:9151897
3rd August 1903
1905
children
William Coates
Source:9151605
5th January 1905
1907
children
Harrold Coates
Source:9151605
3rd February 1907
1911
dates
Age 38
Source:9151897
2nd April 1911
1911
location
51 Kynsham Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9151897
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 42
Source:9151605
9th September 1914
1914
employment
Gardener
Cheltenham Gloucestershire England
United Kingdom
Source:9151605
9th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Dunkeld Perthshire Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9151605
9th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
491
Scottish Horse
Source:9151605
9th September 1914
1914
location
54 Duke Street Chelenham Gloucestershire England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9151605
9th September 1914
1917
service
British Army
Sergeant
King Edwards Horse
2nd
Source:9151605
30th January 1917 - 14th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
151187
Scottish Horse
Source:9151605
30th March 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9151605
14th June 1917 - 14th December 1917
1917
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:9151605
15th December 1917 - 9th March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
King Edwards Horse
1st
Source:9151605
14th January 1918 - 13th March 1919
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9151605
10th March 1918 - 8th April 1918
1918
internment
pow
Source:9151605
9th April 1918
1918
missing
Source:9151605
9th April 1918 - 9th April 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Henry Smith |
| Initials | JHS |
| Last Name | Coates |
| Source | 9151605 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Kynsham Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 54 Duke Street Chelenham Gloucestershire England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th September 1914 | |
| Cheriton Kent England | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| New Inn Public House Northampton Northamptonshire England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King Edwards Horse | 2nd | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | King Edwards Horse | 1st | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 151187 | Scottish Horse | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 491 | Scottish Horse | Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Coates | son | 5th January 1905 | |
| Harrold Coates | son | 3rd February 1907 | |
| Elizabeth Violet Marion Coates | daughter | 3rd August 1903 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Coates | father | ||
| Annie Carol Coates | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John William Coates | brother | 1870 | |
| Mary Ann Coates | sister | 1872 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | wife | 12th November 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-09 | 5'4" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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King Edwards Horse ( Dominions )More about King Edwards Horse ( Dominions )
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1st King Edwards Horse ( Dominions )More about 1st King Edwards Horse ( Dominions )
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
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