| Regimental number | 1126 |
| Place of birth | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.2 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 137 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Bates, Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Morvada', 4 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit: loss of right eye), Adelaide, 28 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 73 |
| Place of burial | Derrick Gardens, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BATES Henry Leo |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
