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Joseph Coates

Private

Service No. 203158

Age 20

Died on 20 September 1917

Durham Light Infantry

HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY

West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Son of Thomas and Sarah Coates, of 11, Church St., Shildon, Co. Durham.

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Lisamarie Wright

For your best friend George Littlefair.

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Lisamarie Wright

Killed by shrapnel from a shell. His best friend George Littlefair seen him die. Photo added. Joe is sitting down beside George.

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Louise Flanagan

Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe

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Legion Supporter

May you live in our hearts forever.

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colin adamson

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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Pte's George Littlefair and Joseph Coates - 18th DLI Kitchener’s call came in response to the fact the British forces had only 80,000 figh...

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