| Regimental number | 6978 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Warratta Vale, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Bates, Tumby BalY, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 11 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 16 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 January 1919 |