Basic Details Surname Coates Forenames George Frederick Louis Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Service number 76495 Honours D.S.C. (Distinguished Service Cross) Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) Air-Sea Rescue and Marine Craft Sections Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sqrn. Ldr. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Squadron Leader