Basic Details Surname Coates Forenames B M Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Basil War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Additional information provided by the college website (see references). Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Rifle Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Near Messines Year of death 1915 Month of death September Age at death 21 Manner of death reference Killed in Action