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We remember Richard Ridley V Coats
We remember Richard Ridley V Coats
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Philip M Coats
Source:6648035
1889
1892
sibling
Elsie M Coats
Source:6648035
1892
1895
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:6648035
31st March 1901
1901
location
188 Albert Road, Jarrow, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6648035
31st March 1901
1914
employment
Clerk
Source:9308391
1914
1914
enlistment
Wallsend, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:9308391
7th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2450
Northumberland Fusiliers
5th
Source:9308391
12th September 1914 - 29th May 1914
1915
service
British Army
Actng Lieutenant Corporal
Northumberland Fusiliers
5th
Source:9308391
25th May 1915 - 8th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
Northumberland Fusiliers
5th
Source:9308391
8th June 1915 - 12th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Lieutenant Sergeant (unpaid)
Northumberland Fusiliers
5th
Source:9308391
12th June 1915 - 14th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
Northumberland Fusiliers
5th
Source:9308391
14th July 1915 - 29th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
C Q M S
Northumberland Fusiliers
5
Source:9308391
29th August 1915 - 5th July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant
Northumberland Fusiliers
4
Source:9308391
5th July 1917 - 11th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
300021
Liverpool Regiment
Source:9308391
11th September 1917 - 4th November 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9308391
13th September 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9308391
30th November 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9308391
1st February 1919
1929
marriage
Gladys Scott
Source:6648030
1929
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Ridley V |
| Initials | RRV |
| Last Name | Coats |
| Source | 6648035 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 Albert Road, Jarrow, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2450 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 5th | Private | |
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 5th | Actng Lieutenant Corporal | ||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 5th | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 5th | Acting Lieutenant Sergeant (unpaid) | ||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 5th | Acting Sergeant | ||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 5 | C Q M S | ||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 4 | Colour Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 300021 | Liverpool Regiment | Colour Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Richard Ridley Coats | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip M Coats | brother | 1889 | |
| Elsie M Coats | sister | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Scott | wife | 1929 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-21 | 5'9" |
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals Index First World War | Catherine17352 | |
| GRO Marriage Index | Catherine17352 | |
| 1901 Census | Catherine17352 | |
| First World War Service Records: Coat, Richard R V | Catherine17352 |
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