World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Alvin F. Bates
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Mrs. Evelyn Bates & Family
Relationship
Wife & Sons
SERVED IN COMPANY D, 4TH MEDICAL BATTALION, 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION AND WAS IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND WESTERN GERMANY. RECEIVED BRONZE STAR MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AMERICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH FIVE BRONZE SERVICE STARS.