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George Edward Cates
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| Born | 9 May 1892 Wimbledon, London, UK |
| Died | 9 March 1917 (aged 24) Bouchavesnes, France |
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Hem Farm Military Cemetery, Hem-Monacu
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
George Edward Cates VC (9 May 1892 – 9 March 1917) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Cates was born on 9 May 1892 to George and Alice Ann Cates, of Wimbledon, London. After attending Rutlish School in Merton, he worked as a clerk for an insurance company. In December 1914, after the outbreak of the First World War, he joined the 28th London Regiment (Artists’ Rifles), and went to France in August 1915. He was later commissioned second lieutenant.
He was a 24 years old second lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own), British Army, during the First World War, and was awarded the VC for his actions on 8 March 1917 at Bouchavesnes, France.
