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Yates, Gordon Nelson

Private Gordon Yates was born in Bendigo on 29 May 1913. He was captured in Kalamata, Greece. His Corps is unknown however his unit is listed on his service record as being the "17th Infantry Brigade."

John was interred in the Klagenfurt POW camp where he was known as 'Snowey' Yates. In January 1945 he made a successful escape with John Nowell and E.W. 'Jock' Robertson. Refer to John Nowell's profile for further information.

When Gordon was discharged from the army he was diagnosed to be suffering from tuberculosis. He died on 11 Mar 1975 aged 61 at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital in Melbourne.

Service Record in Australian National Archives

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