| Regimental number | 3265 |
| Place of birth | Brompton, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Chainman surveyor |
| Address | Unley Road, Unley, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, T A Coats, 40 Shannon Street, Glenelg, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3101 Corporal Thomas Alan COATS, 50th Bn, killed in action, 27 September 1917. |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |