Corporal Eric James Bate
PERSONAL INFORMATION
MILITARY INFORMATION
- Private, 19th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Corporal, 19th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1915-01-12 to 1917-11-08
- Private (Army). 1913-10-29 to 1915-01-12
Military Medal (Bravery in the field at Vimy Ridge)
Description: Military Medal citation: (Awarded for leadership at Vimy Ridge - April 9, 1917). "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. During the advance, the N.C.O.'s of his section had become casualties. As senior soldier he rallied the men and by his own fearless example led the men to their objective. Throughout the action this man showed a total disregard for danger and was a brilliant example to the men."
Date of award: 1917-05-17
1914-1915 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
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RESEARCH INFORMATION
Son of Elizabeth Bate, of 84, Balsam Avenue, Toronto, and the late James Bradnee Bate. Native of Hagley, Worcestershire, England.
Elizabeth was the next-of-kin May 31, 1917 recieved the Memorial Cross GR V in 1920 as a memento for her personal loss and sacrifice of Eric James Bate for his service in the war and country. Also received his medals 1921.
Commemorated on Page 197 of the
First World War Book of Remembrance.
Is listed in the following publications: Dominion of Canada Roll of honor a directory of Casualties (Deaths Only) of World's Greatest War 1914-1918 of the City of Toronto Dedicated to perpetuate those who made the Supreme Sacrifice "They shall not be forgotten", Toronto's Roll of Honour, Canadian Expeditionary Force 19th Battalion Nominal Roll of Officers, Non-Commissioned Offficers and Men, Military Medal Canadian Recipients 1916-1922, C.E.F. Roll of Honour Members and former Members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force who died as a Result of Service in the Great War 1914-1919, Supplement list to the London Gazette July 9, 1917, Queen's Own Rifles Regimental History Killed In Action List and the Canada Steamships Limited Roll of Honor.
[Private Army Canadian Infantry 19th Battalion Private Army Canadian Infantry 2nd Regiment Queen's Own Rifles of Canada F Company Served in Active Militia trained with the Queen's Own Rifles 2nd Contingent F Company October 29, 1913 - January 12, 1915. Lance Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 19th Battalion A Company 1914/15 Star Victory Medal British War Medal Military Medal Bravery in the field at Vimy RidgeMilitary Medal citation: (Awarded for leadership at Vimy Ridge - April 9, 1917). "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. During the advance, the N.C.O.'s of his section had become casualties. As senior soldier he rallied the men and by his own fearless example led the men to their objective. Throughout the action this man showed a total disregard for danger and was a brilliant example to the men."
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