Background
Bates, Herbert Ernest was born on May 16, 1905 in Rushden, England. Son of Albert Ernest and Elizabeth (Lucas) Bates.
Bates, Herbert Ernest was born on May 16, 1905 in Rushden, England. Son of Albert Ernest and Elizabeth (Lucas) Bates.
Novelist, short story writer, playwright and critic, 1926-1974.
Served with Royal Air Force, 1941-1946. Fellow Royal Society Literature.
Married Marjorie Cox, July 18, 1931. Children: Ann, Judith, Richard, Jonathan.