| Surname: | Coates |
| Initials: | T H |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 2653034 |
| Notes: | CMP. 30/5/27 enlisted in the Coldstream Guards, 29/3/30 to discharge, served Home30/3/28 to 26/11/27, Far East China 22/11/27 to 21/3/28, Home 22/3/28 to 29/3/39. re enlisted in CMP. 14/12/45 Discharged. Info from Army Record:- Born 13/5/05 at Sunderland, enlisted18/12/39, discharged 10/3/54, occupation timberman (Corporation). Served 26/3/43 200 Pro Coy, 29/5/43 20 Beach Group Pro Unit, 23/9/44 182 Pro Coy. Discharge Certificate. trade on enlistment Timberman, conduct very good. Testimonial. Te above named soldier has always been smart and sober in his habits and has carried out his duties satisfactorily and efficiently. Signed Maj,. 182 Pro Coy, Ports. Field 17/8/45. Address:- 19 Cheviot Road, Durrington, Worthing, Sussex. Served Home 18/12/39 to 13/2/40, France 14/2/40 to 11/6/40, Home 12/6/40 to 8/5/41, overseas 31/7/41 to 18/9/41, Home 19/8/41 to 27/9/41, North Africa 28/9/41 to 25/6/45, Home 26/8/45 to 13/12/45, Home Z (T) Res. 14/12/45. 10/12/49 he was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star (1 Army clasp), Italy Star, and War Medal. Address:- Mother, 6 Oswald Street, Millfield, Sunderland, Co. Durham. Thomas Hodson Coates. |