Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
William Bates
Merchant Navy. British
| Born | 1896 | London | |
| Died | 2 Apr 1943 | (47) |
Roster information listed for William Bates
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Melbourne Star | Motor merchant | Donkeyman and Greaser | 2 Apr 1943 (+) | U-129 (1) |