Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames J Stuart Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Notes Corporal Bates was a despatch rider. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.E. Signals Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal