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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George Buchanan Yates, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Smithville, Missouri

Honored By

Ms. Naomi Yates

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served from August 11, 1944 to February 9, 1946 in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater including Luzon in the Philippines. Entered Japan on the day of the Armistice signing on the USS Missouri BB-63. Awarded the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and a Purple Heart.