| Regimental number | 21492 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Rosewood, Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Rosewood, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, S. Yates, Peak Crossing, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | 9th Field Artillery Brigade, 36th Battery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 8th August, 1918, at CERISY, the battery came under heavy hostile fire, and the whole of the detachment, including the No. 1, being killed or wounded, this N.C.O. took charge and kept his gun in action all through the operation, showing great courage, initiative and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia 21 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 2 October 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q3564. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, YATES John Frederick |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
