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220058

2nd Lt. George Edward Cates VC.

British Army 2nd Btn. Rifle Brigade

from:Wimbledon, London

(d.9th March 1917)

George Cates was killed in action 09/03/1917, aged 24 and buried in the Hem Farm Military Cemetery in France. He was the son of George and Alice Ann Cates, of 39, Compton Rd., Wimbledon, London

An extract from the "London Gazette", dated 11th May, 1917, recorded the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery and self-sacrifice. When engaged with some other men in deepening a captured trench this officer struck with his spade a buried bomb, which immediately started to burn. 2nd Lt. Gates, in order to save the lives of his comrades, placed his foot on the bomb, which immediately exploded. He showed the most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in performing the act which cost him his life, but saved the lives of others."



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