Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames George H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George Herbert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the few extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 2130 and the Ploegsteert Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Scots Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 16 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action