| Regimental number | 709 |
| Place of birth | Goulburn New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mrs J. Cameron, Auburn Street, Goulburn |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Henry Bates, Barmedman |
| Enlistment date | 9 December 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 10 December 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/12/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A12 Saldanha on 5 February 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 November 1917 |