Basic Details Surname Oates Forenames Harry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked for a coal merchant before the war and was killed after only 23 days in action. He is also commemorated on IWM 2620. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death September Day of death 18 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action