Name
Robert Bates
Born
1877-12-08
Birth Place
Navenby, Linolnshire, England
Occupation
Labourer
Religion
Church of England
Died
1967
Awards
Good Conduct Badge (Feb. 14, 1918)
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
651160
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
Company
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1916-01-12
Discharge Date
1919-04-22
Discharge Cause
Demobilization
Notes
He also served in the 4th Reserve Battalion and the 18th Battalion. Parents: Robert Bates Sr. (died in 1915) and Sarah (Rush) Bates (died during WWI). Robert married Mary Leonard (Dec. 23, 1906) Mary Leonard, of 109 Bunchurch Rd, Elm Grove, Brighton, England with twins George and Kathleen b 1900, Elsie 1902, Marie 1904 and Ivy 1906.Sources & Links
- (a) Bruce in Khaki: A History of the Bruce Battalion- (b) Bruce Remembers Feedback September 8, 2021
- Library & Archives Canada
News Clippings
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
