Orders, Decorations and Medals

Pair: Private W. Coates, Scots Guards, who was killed in action on 11 November 1914

1914 Star (6029 Pte., S. Gds.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (6029 Pte., S. Gds.) good very fine (2) £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The 1914 Star Collection formed by the late Eric Knowles.

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William Coates was born at Blackburn, Lancashire and lived at Bacup, Lancashire. He was killed in action in France and Flanders on 11 November 1914 whilst serving with the Scots Guards.