Korean War
| Service # | O-62538 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 12 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, First Lieutenant Bates was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
USMA Class of 1950, First Lieutenant Bates was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on June 12, 1952.