Flying Officer John Edward Coates
Service Number: 404956Description
Flying Officer John Edward Coates enlisted to the Royal Australian Air Force on 5 January 1941, after previously serving in the militia. He undertook pilot training in Australia, and completed his operational training in the United Kingdom. Flying Officer Coates went on to serve as a pilot with 106 Squadron, based in the United Kingdom. With this unit, he participated in bombing operations targeting strategic locations in enemy-occupied Europe. On 16 August 1942, Flying Officer Coates and his crew were undertaking a bombing operation targeting Dusseldorf, Germany, when they were killed in a flying battle. Flying Officer Coates is buried at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.
Details
First name/s
John Edward
Last name
Coates
Service Number
404956
Final rank
Flying Officer
Date of Birth
10/02/1912
Place of Birth
Date of Enlistment
05/01/1941
Date of Death
16/08/1942
Place of Death
Ranks held
Conflicts
Units
Service
Places
Rolls
| Roll Type | Unit | Rank | Conflict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour | No. 106 Squadron (RAF) | Flying Officer | Second World War, 1939-1945 |