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John BATES

Regimental number195
Place of birthCorio, Victoria
SchoolLara State School and Gordon Technical School, Geelong, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressLittle River, via Geelong, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinGeo Bates, Riverside, Little River, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 8 May 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Date of death8 May 1915
Age at death23
Place of burialHelles Memorial, Gallipoli
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
53
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: George and Isabella BATES, "Riverside", Little River, Victoria. Native of Geelong, Victoria
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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