Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Company Quarter Master Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Luton Country of burial England Town of burial Luton Cemetery Luton General Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death December Day of death 29 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Died of double pneumonia and heart failure Manner of death reference Died of Disease