Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames Horace Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rifleman Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Cemetery Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 22 Manner of death as stated Died on service