Basic Details Surname Oates Forenames C J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) HM Submarine Service Unit (Primary - Stated) E5 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) AB Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS E5 Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death March Day of death 7 Manner of death as stated Lost their lives in Submarines or on Submarine Service