| Regimental number | 1718 |
| Place of birth | Binda New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Markdale, Binda, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Edward Henry Bates, Markdale, Binda, via Crookwell, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 12 February 1915 |
| 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 10 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 54th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 May 1917 |