| Regimental number | 1722 |
| Place of birth | Crookwell New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | Markdale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Brother, E H Bates, Markdale, Binda, via Crookwell, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 54th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. On his own initiative he constructed 40 yards of trench to link up with another battalion. When the enemy attacked on this front this trench proved of great value. It had been constructed under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a raiding party. He led his party of twenty men up to the enemy's wire and rushed the position as soon as the barrage lifted. Inspired by his splendid leadership and courage, his men captured seven of the enemy, put a number of others out of action, and returned without a casulaty. He had previously carried out a reconnaissance which contributed largely to the success of the enterprise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
