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Private 122341 Wilfred Howard COLES - 167th Company Machine Gun Corps
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| Military History |
Theatre
France & Flanders
Medals
British War and Victory Medals
Medal Citation (if app)
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Enlisted Date/Place
1917 at Leamington Spa
Other Information and Previous Regiments/Units
In March 1918 the 167th Company became part the the new 56th Battalion Machine Gun Corps
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
The war diary for March and April 1918 is missing from the official record and it is possible it was lost when allied forces had to retreat during the German Spring Offensive. It is not therefore possible to give any details of when, where or how Wilfred was killed| Personal & Family History |
Birth Date & Place
Oct Qtr 1898
Baptism Date & Place
20 Nov 1898 at Offchurch
Parents
Frederick and Mary E. Coles of Offchurch
Wife & Marriage
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Children
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Occupation(s)
- 1911 School
Schools & Colleges
- Warwick School & OTC
Address History
- 1901 - Manor Farm Cottages, Offchurch
- 1911 - Warwick School Boarder
67 Radford Road, Leamington





