Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames John Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) The Queens (Royal West Surrey Regiment) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 6th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PRIVATE Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial France Town of burial Pas De Calais Cemetery Etaples Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 15 Manner of death as stated DIED OF WOUNDS Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Birthplace Snodland Occupation Not Stated on Memorial Relationships HUSBAND OF ANNIE MARIA BATES