John Archibald BATES

Regimental number1453
Place of birthMittagong New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMiner
AddressWeston, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinWife, Mrs Lena Bates, Weston PO, Weston, New South Wales
Enlistment date11 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name34th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/51/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 2 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll34th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal