Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames S E Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.O.C. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Army Ordnance Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Metropolitan Police, Special Constabulary Sub-unit (Secondary - Stated) P Division (Catford), Bromley Sub-Division, St Mary Cray Station Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) PC/SC Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Civilian Unit (Secondary - Our reference) Police Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Group Captain Death and Burial details Country of death not applicable, as he survived his War service Manner of death as stated not applicable Manner of death reference Not Applicable