| Surname: | Coates |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 4601985 |
| Notes: | CMP. Formerly Duke of Wellington's Regiment. 24/9/40 transferred to CMP. 1/10/1893 born. 22/8/45 to discharge. He formerly served in the West Riding Regt and the Green Howards. Extracts from Military Record:- He was born 1/10/93 at Kirkstall, Leeds, Yorks, He enlisted 22/6/40, He resided at Huddersfield, Yorks, He married Violet Elanor Wallas, 24/12/36 at the R O Huddersfield, Yorks, Occupation General Labourer. Discharge Certificate:- trade on enlistment Labourer, other qualifications for civil life. His training as a Military Policeman should fit him for civilian employment in civil life. military conduct, exemplary, testimonial: A good type of NCO;. he is hardworking, honest, sober and can be trusted on to carry out a good job of work without supervision. He is clean., smart and well turned out. He is a violinist and also plays the cornet. Catterick Camp. 15/6/45. signed APM, 150- HQ Pro Coy. Address:- 45 James Street, Thornaby on Tees, Yorks. He served Home 22/6/40 to 28/10/42, North Africa 20/10/42 to 20/5/43, Home 21/5/43. 14/8/48 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star,Africa Star with 1 army clasp, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address.:- 45 James Street, Thornaby on Tees, Yorks. William Coates. |