| Surname: | Bates |
| Initials: | R W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/18771 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 15/3/1915 to 27/5/1916 and (3) Egypt 20/7/1917. Formerly Pte. 22 London Regt. No. 2271 and 680799. |