| Regimental number | 256 |
| Place of birth | Bedford England |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | c/o Mr G T Kerr, Strathkeller, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Bates, 2 Mary Street, Bedford, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous Gallantry in action. He was always first to volunteer for any dangerous work on forward lines and it was mainly owing to his efforts that his Battalion was kept in communication with forward Brigade Station during the day. In addition to his work as Signaller, he several times organised parties to carry back wounded, and when returning from repairing lines, he several times, himself, carried wounded through heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
