| Regimental number | 2379 |
| Place of birth | Binda New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Markdale, Binda, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Arthur Bates, Crookwell, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 11 September 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 15 September 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 September 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 January 1919 |
