Bate, Trafford Ian, son of Col. Albert Louis Frederick Bate, A. M. S., by Florence Emily Wilson West; b. April 30, 1901; adm. April 30, 1914 (A); left Dec. 1918; 2nd Lieut. Royal Fusiliers July 16, 1920; Lieut. Aug. 12, 1922; Capt. July 16, 1927; Indian Army Ordnance Corps May 19, 1929; Brevet Major Jan. 1, 1936; Major July 16, 1938; Lieut.-Col. April 12, 1942; acting Col. Aug. 12, 1944; retired with the hon. rank of Col. Nov. 12, 1948; reemployed March 3, 1952 as Administration Officer, Depot and Training Establishment, Royal Military Police; m Nov. 16, 1926, Dorothy Gwynne, daughter of Col. Charles John Gwynne Bird, of St. Helier, Jersey.