Basic Details Surname Bate Forenames William Thornton Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Opium Wars (1839- 1860) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.N. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Town of death Canton Year of death 1857 Month of death December Day of death 29 Age at death 37 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action