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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Benjamin F. Bates

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Honored By

Ms. Sandra Wheat

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

From 1942 to 1946, participated in Bismarck Archipelago Operation, Treasury-Bougainville Operation and Philippine Islands Operation - Lingayen Gulf and Manila area. Awarded Navy Unit Commendation.