| Regimental number | 4140 |
| Place of birth | Murtoa, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Stawell Post Office, Stawell, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.3 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Bates, Murtoa, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 22 July 1917; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left abdomen), Melbourne, 22 July 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BATES Bernard |