Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died 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. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death March Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Died of Wounds