Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames L.p. Gender unknown Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) F/O Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Not stated on memorial Year of death 1942 Month of death June Day of death 26 Manner of death as stated Not stated on Memorial