Pte William Oates, 2039 Manchester Regiment, trans. to 352659 RAMC on 25/04/1918. Born about 1891, husband of Margaret Oates of 262 Whitelands Road, Ashton-under-Lyne. Discharged on 20/08/1918, chronic arthiritis due to 30%. Died on 17/01/1921 from rheumatism. Buried at Dukinfield Cemetery, C2 ASH, Grave 323E.