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We remember Richard Coates
We remember Richard Coates
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Robert Coates
Source:7901577
1885
1886
sibling
Henry Coates
Source:7901577
1886
1887
sibling
Harriet Coates
Source:7901648
1887
1889
sibling
Agnes Coates
Source:7901577
1889
1893
sibling
Mary Coates
Source:7901577
1893
1893
birth
Walton-le-Dale, Preston. Lancashire.
United Kingdom
Source:7901648
Source:7901549
13th November 1893
1896
sibling
Herbert Coates
Source:7901577
1896
1898
sibling
Frank Coates
Source:7901577
1898
1901
sibling
Edward Coates
Source:7901577
1901
1901
location
25 Victoria Road Walton-le-Dale Preston, Lancs.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7901577
April 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:7901620
April 1911
1911
employment
Cotton Weaver
Calverts Flats Mills
Walton-le-Dale, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:7901648
April 1911
1911
location
10 Cromwell Terrace Walton-le-Dale, Preston.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7901620
April 1911
1914
dates
Age 20
Source:7901648
4th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Preston, Lancs.
United Kingdom
Source:7901648
4th September 1914
1916
service
British Army
8th Battalion.
Source:7901549
2nd May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
13428
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
8th Battion
Source:7901549
2nd May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
France and Flanders.
France
Source:7901549
2nd May 1916
burial
Mont-St, ELOI
France
I H 15
Source:7901687
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Coates |
| Source | 869335 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Cromwell Terrace Walton-le-Dale, Preston. | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known April 1911 | |
| 25 Victoria Road Walton-le-Dale Preston, Lancs. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8th Battalion. | ||||
| British Army | 13428 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 8th Battion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Coates | mother | ||
| William Coates | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Coates | brother | 1885 | |
| Henry Coates | brother | 1886 | |
| Agnes Coates | sister | 1889 | |
| Mary Coates | sister | 1893 | |
| Herbert Coates | brother | 1896 | |
| Frank Coates | brother | 1898 | |
| Edward Coates | brother | 1901 | |
| Harriet Coates | sister | 1887 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel | Light brown. |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-04 | 5'6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment 1914-1918 | Preston43149 | |
| Cwgc website. | Preston43149 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Richard coates | Preston43149 |
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