| Regimental number | 800 |
| Place of birth | Beaudesert Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 16 Austin Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Oates, 16 Austin Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Temporary Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Camel Corps |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 35 |
| Place of burial | No Known Grave |
| Commemoration details | Jerusalem Memorial, Palestine |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 100 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Rosina OATES. Native of Footscray, Victoria |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 7327 Pte Robert OATES, 15th Bn, killed in action, 4 July 1918. |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
