| Regimental number | 973 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Chauffeur |
| Address | 8 Myrtle Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, H.E. Yates, 8 Myrtle Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 18 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 31 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 June 1916 |
| Date of death | 29 July 1954 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |