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We remember Eric William Bates
We remember Eric William Bates
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Herbert Aldam Bates
Source:9098805
1894
1898
1911
location
2 St Mary's Street, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9098805
1911
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
256
Australian Infantry
39th Battalion
Source:9114948
27th May 1916
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9219741
25th January 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
256
Australian Infantry
39th Battalion
Source:9114945
1918
enlistment
Hamilton Victoria
Australia
Source:8154432
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric William |
| Initials | EW |
| Last Name | Bates, |
| Source | 9219741 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 St Mary's Street, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 256 | Australian Infantry | 39th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 256 | Australian Infantry | 39th Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bates | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Aldam Bates | brother | 1894 |
Media
Media
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Eric Bates.
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Alumni Serving in the Commonwealth ForcesMore about Bedford Modern School - Alumni Serving in the Commonwealth Forces
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Award of the MM, 1918 | Alexander119331 | |
| ANZAC Service record for 256 Cpl E W Bates MM | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 |
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