| Regimental number | 22786 |
| Place of birth | Kirkcaldy, Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Furniture salesman |
| Address | 30 Station Street, Enmore, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, S Bates, 47 Seymour House, Compton Street, London, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 7, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
