World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles J. Bates
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Chcago, Illinois
Honored By
Mr. & Mrs. William Bates
Relationship
Son
Served on Destroyers on Battles in the Pacific. USS Meredith, sank in the Battle of Coral Sea after attacked by 13 kamikaze aircraft's. Stranded for two weeks in the water before rescued.