Earl Nelson GATES

Regimental number3156
Place of birthAvalon USA
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMotor mechanic
AddressMelbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs Anna Gates, 331 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date17 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name57th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/74/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 16 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Flying Corps
FateReturned to Australia 9 August 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Spelt Earle Nelson Gates on NR