Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames Harold Christopher Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Nephew of the Rector of Horsington Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) R.E. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1915 Month of death August Day of death 18 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Who fell Manner of death reference Killed in Action