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We remember Stafford James Coffin
We remember Stafford James Coffin
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Hilda Coffin
Source:8725766
1884
1885
sibling
William H Coffin
Source:8725766
1885
1887
sibling
Mary Coffin
Source:8725766
1887
1888
1888
sibling
Darcy Coffin
Source:8725766
1888
1891
sibling
Lorna B Coffin
Source:8725766
1891
1891
location
Welsten Cottage, the Common, Chislehurst
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8725766
1891
1892
sibling
Geraldine L Coffin
Source:8725758
1892
1894
sibling
Gilbert F Coffin
Source:8725758
1894
1895
sibling
Edith B Coffin
Source:8725758
1895
1896
sibling
Margaret A Coffin
Source:8725758
1896
1898
sibling
Richard G Coffin
Source:8725758
1898
1901
location
Townshend Road, Chislehurst
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8725758
1901
1911
employment
Fishmonger
United Kingdom
Source:8725714
1911
1911
location
7 Townshend Road, Chislehurst
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8725714
1911
1914
enlistment
Source:8725690
17th November 1914
1914
employment
Poultry Salesman
United Kingdom
Source:8725690
November 1914
1917
appointments
Stretcher Bearer
Source:8725690
1917
service
British Army
Private
240819
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:8725674
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8725674
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:8725680
Source:8725674
4th October 1917
burial
West Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:8725680
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stafford James |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Coffin |
| Source | 8725680 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Townshend Road, Chislehurst | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Townshend Road, Chislehurst | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Welsten Cottage, the Common, Chislehurst | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240819 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda | mother | ||
| William Coffin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Coffin | sister | 1884 | |
| William H Coffin | brother | 1885 | |
| Mary Coffin | sister | 1887 | |
| Darcy Coffin | brother | 1888 | |
| Lorna B Coffin | sister | 1891 | |
| Geraldine L Coffin | sister | 1892 | |
| Gilbert F Coffin | brother | 1894 | |
| Edith B Coffin | sister | 1895 | |
| Margaret A Coffin | sister | 1896 | |
| Richard G Coffin | brother | 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-31 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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 | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
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