Basic Details Surname Coates Forenames L D I Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.F.V.R. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flight Sgt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Year of death 1945 Month of death January Day of death 5 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action