Personal data
| Name | Bates |
|---|---|
| Initials | A.S. |
| Christian name | Arthur Sydney |
| Date and place of birth | Paddington, London; 18.06.1879 |
| Address | Basingstoke (1939) |
| Family | Son of Sydney Eggers and Elizabeth Jessie (nee Malet) Bates; married to Mary da Costa Crosse(1905) |
Extra information
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- Educated at Winchester College
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- Captain of the British Empire Shooting Team (1919). Was a crack shot, winning a lot of golden medals.
- Information 3
- Died at Manydown nr Basingstoke. Tubby took part in his Memorial Service.
Military data
| Rank | Major |
|---|---|
| Regiment / Unit | London Rifle Brigade (Commanding Officer) |
| Date of death | |
| Age | 78 |
Other information
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- Witnessed the Christmas Truce 1914 (Ploegsteert)
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- Frequently made his communion in the Upper Room
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- Member of the original Central Executive of Toc H
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- D.S.O., Mentioned in Despatches (4), French Croix de Guerre with palm
- Information 5
- Attained the rank of Lt.-Col., later commanding 3/5 Lancashire Fusiliers and 4 (Reserve) Bn Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
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