| Surname: | Coates |
| Initials: | W C |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | P/1702 |
| Notes: | MFP. From Manchester. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 25/8/1915. Discharged class Z reserve 10/8/1919. Information from Pension Record: Coates, Walter C. MFP, P/1702, Sgt, Married, address: 161 Chorlton Road, Brooks Bar, Manchester. 31/8/1920 awarded pension of 30% for Malarial. Walter Coates. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31370 Page: 6911 June 3, 1919) |
| Citation: | France. Devotion to duty. Sgt. Walter Cressingham Coates. |