(1921-06-14)14 June 1921 Camberwell, London, England
Died
8 August 1944(1944-08-08) (aged 23) Sourdeval, German-occupied France
Buried
Bayeux War Cemetery,[2] Calvados, France
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Service/branch
British Army
Years of service
1940–1944 †
Rank
Corporal
Service number
5779898
Unit
Royal Norfolk Regiment
Battles/wars
World War II (DOW)
Awards
Victoria Cross
Corporal Sidney Bates VC (14 June 1921 – 8 August 1944) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Upon his unit being attacked Bates charged the enemy forcing the enemy to retreat, during which he was hit several times and died later of his wounds.
^Forgotten Voices Of The Victoria Cross, Roderick Bailey - Page 262
^"Corporal Sidney Bates War Casualty Details". Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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