Basic Details Surname Cates Forenames GE Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Rifle Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Hem-Monacu Cemetery Hem Farm Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 9 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds