| Regimental number | 1718 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Deputy town clerk |
| Address | Egglington, Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25,5 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret Mary Coates, Egglington, Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | holsw |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/12/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 1 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit: defective vision), Sydney, 2 March 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N102229. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COATES Joseph |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
