World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ralph E. Bates
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Star City, Arkansas
Honored By
Mrs. Theodora C. Bates
Relationship
Wife
Participated in the battles of Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe and Normandy. Awarded 5 bronze stars, unit citation and Purple Heart. Wounded in Belgium.