Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames J F Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Manchester Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PRIVATE Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Manchester Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action