Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler (see References) provide the extra details. He is also listed on IWM 2689 and 2755. He worked as a labourer in a foundry before enlisting in December 1914. He died from being gassed. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 21 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Royal Navy Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial