| Regimental number | 25836 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Newport, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Dugan via Moe, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs L M Yates, 65 Victoria Street, Collingwood, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 4, Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/32/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th August, 1917, at NIEUPORT, the 16th Battery position was shelled from 3 to 5 p.m. with 5.9S, about 150 shells falling during this period causing it to beevacuated. A shell struck a billet seriously wounding and burying two of the abttery under a wall. Gunner YATES who was in a shelter near by immediately went and with three others worked in the wrecked room until the wounded men were released. During this period several other shells burst close against the billet. He then assisted to get them away under fire. He showed throughout great bravery and determination, and devotion to his wounded comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
| Place of burial | Cremated: Fawkner Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
