Private William Angus Coates (No: 467 (204084))

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Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Hamlet: East End

Village: Wolsingham

Parish: Wolsingham

Enlisted: Monday, August 09, 1915, Bishop Auckland (aged 19)

Regiment: Durham Light Infantry

Battalion: 5th Reserve Battalion (6th Battalion)

Conflict: First World War

War Record: Yes

Discharge Status:

Next of Kin: Son of William Coates of East End, Wolsingham

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Notes

Occupation on Enlistment - Steel Dresser - Territorial Force - Released for munitions work with F H Lloyd & Co Ltd, James Bridge Steelworks, Wednesbury (7/1/1916) released after 6 weeks then re-released for munitions work with Beyan Peacock & Co Ltd, Foundery for 13 months - Served in France & Italy for 21 months - injuries (I.C.T. in leg gas burn 6/6/1918)

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