World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George Albert Bates
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Washington, District Of Columbia
Honored By
Edwin B. Washington, Jr.
Relationship
Nephew
INDUCTED ON 12 NOVEMBER 1941. FIRST OF 2 AFRICAN AMERICANS TRAINED AS SMALL ARMS WEAPONS MECHANIC AT CAMP ANITA, CALIFORNIA. SERVED IN 4161ST QUARTERMASTER AND BATH COMPANY. STATIONED IN HONOLULU, HAWAII. DISCHARGED ON 2 NOVEMBER 1945.