| Surname: | Bates |
| Initials: | I |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/3831 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 19/3/1915 to, 26/3/1915. Served in the 3 Leicestershire Militia, 4/11/1884 enlisted in the Leicestershire Regiment, No. 1074, age 18, born Whitwick, Leicester, occupation Shoe Trade, Served Home 4/11/1884 to 31/12/1885, Indian 1/1/1886 to 1/12/1890, Army Reserve 2/12/1890 to 3/11/1891, Home 4/11/1891 to 3/11/1896 to discharge, habits irregular, conduct Bad. 21/9/1914 he re enlisted as Pte. Leicestershire Regt. No.12529, age 44. 4 years, occupation Builders Labourer, Address: 22 Providence Street, Eaton Street, Leicester. 22/9/1916 transferred to MFP, 6/2/1919 to class Z reserve. Served Home 21/9/1914 to 18/3/1915, BEF 19/3/1915 to 26/3/1915, Home 27/3/1915 to 26/2/1919 to class Z reserve. 25/3/1915 returned to England from France, unfitted for service in the field. 22/12/1894 he married Maud Mary Taylor, Spinster at Friar Lane Chapel, Leicester, they had 4 children. Israel Bates. Israel Bates. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | India General Service Medal 1854 (London Gazette: WO 100/73 Page: 131 March 31, 1890) |
| Citation: | Clasp Burma 1887 to 1889. Awarded as Pte. 2 Leicestershire Regiment, No. 1074, served 3/12/1888 to 31/3/1889. |