Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 524468 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) E.A.R. ENGINEERS Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) C.Q.M.S. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Company Quarter Master Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial