Vietnam War
| Unit | 220th Aviation Company |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Mesa Arizona |
| Date of Death | August 10 1971 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Bates was a member of 220th Aviation Company, 212nd Aviation Battalion, 11th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Division. On August 10, 1971, he was the pilot of a Cessna Bird Dog Observation Aircraft (O-1G) conducting visual reconnaissance in Quang Tri, South Vietnam when his aircraft crashed and burned. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.