| Regimental number | 257 |
| Place of birth | Kooringa South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Leighton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Oates, Leighton, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, Transport Section |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
