Basic Details
Surname
Cates
Forenames
John
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative surname
Gates
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
In 2014, as part of Inham's commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War, it came to light that the name of the 8th soldier on this memorial is incorrectly recorded. The Royal Engineer of this Parish who, at the age of 37, gave his life for his country on 27th November 1917, was JOHN GATES
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Royal Engineers
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Engineers
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1917
Month of death
November
Day of death
27
Age at death
37
Manner of death as stated
Gave his life for his country
Manner of death reference
Other