Background
COATES, Henry Wise Unett was born on December 3, 1865. Son of Reverend William U. Coates.
COATES, Henry Wise Unett was born on December 3, 1865. Son of Reverend William U. Coates.
Marlborough.
Entered army, 1885; Captain, 1893. Major, 1903; Adjutant 4th Batt, 1895. Served South Africa, 1899-1902 (despatches, Queen's medal, 3 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900. The Bedfordshire Regiment.
Spouse 1895, Eleanor Alice,daughter of Surgeon-General