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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Norman Francis Bates

Details
  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company E,
    4th Iowa Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: April 16, 1865
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Columbus, Georgia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag and bearer.
Medal of Honor Recipient Norman F. Bates
Medal of Honor Recipient Norman F. Bates
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: June 17, 1865
  • Born: November 6, 1839, Derby, Orleans County, VT, United States
  • Died: October 16, 1915, Los Angeles, CA, United States
  • Buried: Forest Lawn Memorial Park (D-23-3), Glendale, CA, United States
 
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