| Regimental number | 185 |
| Place of birth | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Marong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.3 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J F Coates, Marong, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Infantry Brigade Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/4/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Andrew Richardson |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lyttleton', 25 October 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 23 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 83 |
| Place of burial | Bendigo Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COATES William Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
