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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William H. Gates, II

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Seattle, Washington

Honored By

National Infantry Museum Foundation

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Enlisted in 1944 and graduated from Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning in February, 1945 as a 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry. Served in the 77th Infantry Division and 1st Cavalry Division as part of the occupation force in Japan. Discharged as a 1st Lieutenant in November, 1946.