Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames Francis Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 144773 Primary Service As stated on memorial Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 282 Brigade Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Signaller Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Arras Memorial Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Unknown