Basic Details Surname Yate Forenames Charles Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Not Stated on Memorial Honours VC Notes Date of action for which VC awarded: 26 August 1914 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major