Sidney Bates | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Basher"[1] |
| Born | 14 June 1921 Camberwell, London, England |
| Died | 8 August 1944 (aged 23) Sourdeval, German-occupied France |
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| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | 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.