Basic Details Surname Coats Forenames E R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Eric Robert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death May Day of death 16 Manner of death reference Killed in Action