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{{Quote|For most conspicuous bravery and self-sacrifice. When engaged with some other men in deepening a captured trench this officer struck with his spade a buried bomb, which immediately started to burn. 2nd Lt. Gates, in order to save the lives of his comrades, placed his foot on the bomb, which immediately exploded. He showed the most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in performing the act which cost him his life, but saved the lives of others|[[London Gazette]], dated 11 May 1917<ref>{{
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the [[Royal Green Jackets Museum]], Winchester, England.
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