Background
BATES, Charles Loftus was born on August 2, 1863. Son of Thomas Bates of Aydon, Northumberland.
BATES, Charles Loftus was born on August 2, 1863. Son of Thomas Bates of Aydon, Northumberland.
Eton.
Served South Africa (severely wounded, despatches). Contested Conservative Hexham, 1910. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1000.
Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding Northumberland Hussars, Imperial Yeomanry (late Captain King’s Dragoon Guards. Major, Reserve of Officers).
Club: Army and Navy.
Spouse 1892, Katharine,daughter of Edward Lead bitter, The Spital, Northumberland.