| Regimental number | 2673 |
| Place of birth | Birmingham England |
| Religion | Salvation Army |
| Occupation | Car builder |
| Address | Seddon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Herbert George Joseph Bates, Coal Creek, Korumburra, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 65th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 17 December 1917 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 6 December 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Air Mechanic |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, 3rd Special Draft |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/15/3 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 May 1919 |