Gilbert Frank Coffin

Born 22^nd May 1893, Chislehurst, Kent

Son of William and Amanda Coffin

Joined the City of London Police 29^th October 1914

Warrant Number 7955

Collar Number B152

Served at Snow Hill Police Station

Joined the Royal Naval Air Service 15^th June 1915

Service Number F5762

Leading Aircraftman, Royal Air Force from 1^st April 1915

Served as an Air Mechanic 1^st Class with HMS Lion 1^st April – 4^th November 1918

RAF Service Number 205762

Blue eyes, light brown hair, fresh complexion, 6 ft in height

Died 4^th November 1918, Hospital Ship China aged 25 years

Buried Chislehurst (The Annunciation) Churchyard