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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William C. Bates

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Baltimore, Maryland

Honored By

Mark Bates

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS PILOT IN TORPEDO SQUADRON 18, FLYING OFF THE USS INTREPID, DURING THE BATTLE FOR THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. WAS AWARDED BOTH THE NAVY CROSS AND SILVER STAR.