World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Thomas Vernon Bates
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Somerville, Texas
Honored By
Jo Ann Degelia
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED WITH THE 143RD INFANTRY, COMPANY H. SAW COMBAT IN THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATRE AS A SQUAD LEADER. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.