| Regimental number | 3254 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | Elcho Street, Hamilton, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18,5 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 108 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, George Oates, same address |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Light Horse Regiment, 26th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/12/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Euripides', 14 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 26 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service Nos N74845, NX66757. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 64 |
| Place of burial | Sandgate Cemetery, Newcastle, NSW |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, OATES Harold Hamilton |