Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames George William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Bedfordshire Regt Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd BN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Bedfordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Not stated on memorial Year of death 1918 Month of death September Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Not stated on Memorial