World War II Honoree

Austin Lee Gates

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cleveland, Tennessee

Honored By

James D. Gates

Relationship

Son

TRUCK DRIVER, LIGHT. ASSIGNED TO THE 469TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY BATTALION IN THE U.S., NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN, LEYTE AND LUZON. DROVE JEEPS, WEAPONS CARRIERS, 1 1/2 AND 2 1/2 TON CARGO TRUCKS. TRANSPORTED PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES IN THE COMBAT ZONE. DROVE BOTH NIGHT AND DAY OVER ALL TYPES OF TERRAIN. MADE MINOR REPAIRS AND ADJUSTMENTS. PERFORMED DUTY UNDER ENEMY OBSERVATION AND FIRE. POSSESSED ARMY DRIVER'S LICENSE AND WAS FAMILIAR WITH REGULATIONS GOVERNING MILITARY DRIVERS.