James Hugh Coles DSO
Memorial: Hambrook - Whiteshill Common
Regiment: East Yorkshire
Medals: British War Medal, Distinguished Service Order, Next of Kin Memorial Plaque 1914 - 1921, Victory Medal
Rank and number: Lieutenant Colonel DSO
Parents: Williamina Beatrice and Hugh Thomas Coles
Home address: Lyntonfield House, Winterbourne, Bristol
Date of birth: 1884
Place of birth: Frenchay, Bristol
Date of death: 24/04/1918
Buried/Commemorated at: Tyne Cot Memorial (Panel 47 to 48)
Further information:
James Hugh Coles served with the 1st Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment and was Killed in Action on 24 April 1918
Gallantry Awards: Distinguished Service Order - Mentioned in Despatches
Gazette issue 30813, 23/07/1918. Distinguished Service Order; For conspicuous gallantry and devotion while commanding his battalion during several days of severe fighting. By his remarkable coolness and courage in face of the most difficult circumstances, he was enabled to extricate his battalion on at least two occasions when practically surrounded. His fine qualities of leadership and devotion to duty greatly inspired all ranks under him
By kind permission, this information is based on the following source(s):
Forces War Records and CWGC