Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames L J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Leonard John War Military Service Served or died Died Honours Military Cross Notes All service and death details are sourced from The Old Birkonian Society website (see References) which also carries a picture and a biographical details of him. He died in an accident whilst disembarking. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Tank Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Eire Town of death Dublin Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 14 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Other