Henry Edward COATS

Regimental number10784
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Coats, Patetere, Okoroire
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), 1st New Zealand Cyclist Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 52 Mokoia on 6 May 1916
Final rankSergeant
Final unitNew Zealand Cyclist Corps
Medals

Military Medal

'Gallantry and devotion to duty. Owing to casualties early in the advance, this NCO was the only Sergt left and rendered valuable assistance to his officer (H Bloomfield) in conducting the advance and afterwards consolidating under the exceptionally heavy fire the unit was subjected to. As Lewis gun NCO he handled his gun with marked ability and success.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 November 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 4