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7 October 1944 WO 171/845 - 13/18 Royal Hussars
Lt.Col. Dunkerly flew back to Engiand via EINDHOVEN to be admitted into Base Hospital to receive treatment for his wrist. Struck off strength. Major The Earl of Feversham assumed Comd. Major Rugge-Price 2nd-in-Comd. Capt. Stamcomb to Comd "B" Sqn. Capt. Walker to "A" Sqn as 2nd Capt. Capt. Gale to "C" Sqn as 2nd Capt. Lieut. Coates to HQ Sqn as LO & 2IC A1 Ech. Lieut. Edwards to HQ as R.HQ Tp.Ldr.

11 November 1944 WO 171/2401 - 171 Company
Lt. Coates proceed on detail hauling timber. Two platoons out on 3rd line duties. Two cinema shows during day. AFW 3008 and 3009 rendered to GHQ 2nd Echelon.

13 November 1944 WO 171/2401 - 171 Company
Logging detail under Lt. Coates continues. 6xton vehicles sent to collect “Weasels” for 159 Inf Bde. BEME accompanies detail.

16 November 1944 WO 171/870 - 11 Royal Tank Regiment
B Sqn arrived back from “Mallard”. Casualties 1 OR killed. Lieut W. Coates and five wounded. 2 Buffaloes lost by enemy action.

24 December 1944 WO 171/2401 - 171 Company
One platoon under Lieut Coates rejoins company from HOLLAND. Replenishment at ORET and company location as usual.Refill as normal.