Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Sussex Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 4th Battn. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Sussex Regiment Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death November Day of death 27