More about George Davidson Bate/Bates

George has no known grave but is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial. The C.W.G.C. record this mans surname as Bates, but he is listed as George Bate on a family gravemarker located in Barnhill Cemetery. Brother of Gunner James C. Bate, 16011, Royal Garrison Artillery

George Davidson Bates   S/18832   Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Broughty Soldier Wounded.

Private George Bates, A. and S. Highlanders, son of Mrs Bates, Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, has been wounded in action in France.

Broughty Ferry Guide 21st September 1917

BROUGHTY CASUALTY.

Private George D. Bates, A. and S.H. son of Mrs Bates, Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, who was posted missing on 22nd August last, is now reported killed in action on or about that date.  He enlisted in the K.O.S.B. in March 1916, and prior to joining up was a grocer with Mr M’Donald, King Street, Broughty Ferry.  Mr Bates has two sons serving in the army.

Broughty Ferry Guide 8th March 1918

BATES―Previously reported missing on August 22nd, now officially reported killed in action or died of wounds on that date, Private George Davidson Bates, dearly loved twin son of the late George Bates and Mrs Bates, 333 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, in his 23rd year.

Dundee People’s Journal 9th March 1918