Commemorated at Memorial Name Kearsley Remembrance Garden Given name Francis Family name Bates Gender Male Service number QX39621 Conflicts Second World War, 1939–45 Fate Returned to Australia (RTA) Additional information Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 49th Australian Infantry Battalion Service Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) Veteran Notes/Bio From the village of Abernethy Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute