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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard F. Bates

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cincinatti, Ohio

Honored By

Eric N. Bates

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Trained with the 97th Infantry Division in early 1944. April 1944 shipped to China-Burma-India Theater. Served with 5307th (Merrill's Marauders) and later the 475th Infantry Regiment. Awarded bronze star and four battle stars.