In Memory of ...... Capt. Paul Jennings Bates, Jr.
*** Captain Bates was a member of 220th Aviation Company, 212nd Aviation Battalion, 11th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Division. On August 10, 1971, he was the pilot of a Cessna Bird Dog Observation Aircraft (O-1G) conducting visual reconnaissance in Quang Tri, South Vietnam when his aircraft crashed and burned. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
PAUL JENNINGS BATES, JR. - Army CAPT O3 1st AVN BDE
Age: 30
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Feb 20, 1943 - Born in Phoenix, AZ.
From: MESA, AZ
Religion: LATTER DAY SAINTS, MORMON
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, Paul Jennings Bates, Sr., Born 1917 and Died 2000 and Mother, Helen Fish Bates, Born 1918 and Died 2014, both of Mesa, AZ. and Siblings, Richard Wayne Bates, Laurence Albert Bates, Kathryn Bates, Barbara Bates and Diane Bates.
* Paternal Grandparents, LaSelle Monford Bates (1893 - 1950) and Nellie May Jennings Hall (1891 - 1967).
* Maternal Grandparents, Harold Reidhead Fish (1896 - 1987)
and Ellen Hatch Fish (1894 - 1982).
***** dear edna
i was so impressed by your love for a shockingly loveable man who may still be alive, paul bates. i was his platoon leader and we flew together every day over the ho chi minh trail. it was so thrilling to see he has not been forgotten.
love,
andy
***** Darling " Batesy", years pass but you remain ever in my heart. I can, and will never forget you. We had so much fun, and you were such a fine man. I will always regret not accepting your offer. Love Always.
- Christy
Jan. 6, 2013
Still in my memories, still in my heart .
- Christy
Added: Aug. 21, 2014
His tour began on Aug 10, 1971
Casualty was on Feb 6, 1974
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, FIXED WING - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was not recovered
Panel 03W - Line 127
Other Personnel In Incident: Thomas A. Dolan (missing)
Captain Bates was a member of 220th Aviation Company, 212nd Aviation Battalion, 11th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Division.
On August 10, 1971, he was the pilot of a Cessna Bird Dog Observation Aircraft (O-1G) conducting visual reconnaissance in Quang Tri, South Vietnam when his aircraft crashed and burned.
At the time the search operation was terminated Paul Bates and Thomas Dolan were listed Missing in Action.
Secretary of the Army approved Presumptive Findings of Death for the two, Captain Paul Jennings Bates, Jr. on 06 Feb 1974 and Dolan on 05 Sep 1978.
Their remains have not been recovered.
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*** Captain Bates was a member of 220th Aviation Company, 212nd Aviation Battalion, 11th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Division. On August 10, 1971, he was the pilot of a Cessna Bird Dog Observation Aircraft (O-1G) conducting visual reconnaissance in Quang Tri, South Vietnam when his aircraft crashed and burned. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
PAUL JENNINGS BATES, JR. - Army CAPT O3 1st AVN BDE
Age: 30
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Feb 20, 1943 - Born in Phoenix, AZ.
From: MESA, AZ
Religion: LATTER DAY SAINTS, MORMON
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, Paul Jennings Bates, Sr., Born 1917 and Died 2000 and Mother, Helen Fish Bates, Born 1918 and Died 2014, both of Mesa, AZ. and Siblings, Richard Wayne Bates, Laurence Albert Bates, Kathryn Bates, Barbara Bates and Diane Bates.
* Paternal Grandparents, LaSelle Monford Bates (1893 - 1950) and Nellie May Jennings Hall (1891 - 1967).
* Maternal Grandparents, Harold Reidhead Fish (1896 - 1987)
and Ellen Hatch Fish (1894 - 1982).
***** dear edna
i was so impressed by your love for a shockingly loveable man who may still be alive, paul bates. i was his platoon leader and we flew together every day over the ho chi minh trail. it was so thrilling to see he has not been forgotten.
love,
andy
***** Darling " Batesy", years pass but you remain ever in my heart. I can, and will never forget you. We had so much fun, and you were such a fine man. I will always regret not accepting your offer. Love Always.
- Christy
Jan. 6, 2013
Still in my memories, still in my heart .
- Christy
Added: Aug. 21, 2014
His tour began on Aug 10, 1971
Casualty was on Feb 6, 1974
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, FIXED WING - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was not recovered
Panel 03W - Line 127
Other Personnel In Incident: Thomas A. Dolan (missing)
Captain Bates was a member of 220th Aviation Company, 212nd Aviation Battalion, 11th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Division.
On August 10, 1971, he was the pilot of a Cessna Bird Dog Observation Aircraft (O-1G) conducting visual reconnaissance in Quang Tri, South Vietnam when his aircraft crashed and burned.
At the time the search operation was terminated Paul Bates and Thomas Dolan were listed Missing in Action.
Secretary of the Army approved Presumptive Findings of Death for the two, Captain Paul Jennings Bates, Jr. on 06 Feb 1974 and Dolan on 05 Sep 1978.
Their remains have not been recovered.
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In Memory of ...... Capt. Paul Jennings Bates, Jr.
*** Captain Bates was a member of 220th Aviation Company, 212nd Aviation Battalion, 11th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Division. On August 10, 1971, he was the pilot of a Cessna Bird Dog Observation Aircraft (O-1G) conducting visual reconnaissance in Quang Tri, South Vietnam when his aircraft crashed and burned. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
PAUL JENNINGS BATES, JR. - Army CAPT O3 1st AVN BDE
Age: 30
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Feb 20, 1943 - Born in Phoenix, AZ.
From: MESA, AZ
Religion: LATTER DAY SAINTS, MORMON
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, Paul Jennings Bates, Sr., Born 1917 and Died 2000 and Mother, Helen Fish Bates, Born 1918 and Died 2014, both of Mesa, AZ. and Siblings, Richard Wayne Bates, Laurence Albert Bates, Kathryn Bates, Barbara Bates and Diane Bates.
* Paternal Grandparents, LaSelle Monford Bates (1893 - 1950) and Nellie May Jennings Hall (1891 - 1967).
* Maternal Grandparents, Harold Reidhead Fish (1896 - 1987)
and Ellen Hatch Fish (1894 - 1982).
***** dear edna
i was so impressed by your love for a shockingly loveable man who may still be alive, paul bates. i was his platoon leader and we flew together every day over the ho chi minh trail. it was so thrilling to see he has not been forgotten.
love,
andy
***** Darling " Batesy", years pass but you remain ever in my heart. I can, and will never forget you. We had so much fun, and you were such a fine man. I will always regret not accepting your offer. Love Always.
- Christy
Jan. 6, 2013
Still in my memories, still in my heart .
- Christy
Added: Aug. 21, 2014
His tour began on Aug 10, 1971
Casualty was on Feb 6, 1974
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, FIXED WING - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was not recovered
Panel 03W - Line 127
Other Personnel In Incident: Thomas A. Dolan (missing)
Captain Bates was a member of 220th Aviation Company, 212nd Aviation Battalion, 11th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Division.
On August 10, 1971, he was the pilot of a Cessna Bird Dog Observation Aircraft (O-1G) conducting visual reconnaissance in Quang Tri, South Vietnam when his aircraft crashed and burned.
At the time the search operation was terminated Paul Bates and Thomas Dolan were listed Missing in Action.
Secretary of the Army approved Presumptive Findings of Death for the two, Captain Paul Jennings Bates, Jr. on 06 Feb 1974 and Dolan on 05 Sep 1978.
Their remains have not been recovered.
**************************************************
.
*** Captain Bates was a member of 220th Aviation Company, 212nd Aviation Battalion, 11th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Division. On August 10, 1971, he was the pilot of a Cessna Bird Dog Observation Aircraft (O-1G) conducting visual reconnaissance in Quang Tri, South Vietnam when his aircraft crashed and burned. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
PAUL JENNINGS BATES, JR. - Army CAPT O3 1st AVN BDE
Age: 30
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Feb 20, 1943 - Born in Phoenix, AZ.
From: MESA, AZ
Religion: LATTER DAY SAINTS, MORMON
Marital Status: Single - Parents: Father, Paul Jennings Bates, Sr., Born 1917 and Died 2000 and Mother, Helen Fish Bates, Born 1918 and Died 2014, both of Mesa, AZ. and Siblings, Richard Wayne Bates, Laurence Albert Bates, Kathryn Bates, Barbara Bates and Diane Bates.
* Paternal Grandparents, LaSelle Monford Bates (1893 - 1950) and Nellie May Jennings Hall (1891 - 1967).
* Maternal Grandparents, Harold Reidhead Fish (1896 - 1987)
and Ellen Hatch Fish (1894 - 1982).
***** dear edna
i was so impressed by your love for a shockingly loveable man who may still be alive, paul bates. i was his platoon leader and we flew together every day over the ho chi minh trail. it was so thrilling to see he has not been forgotten.
love,
andy
***** Darling " Batesy", years pass but you remain ever in my heart. I can, and will never forget you. We had so much fun, and you were such a fine man. I will always regret not accepting your offer. Love Always.
- Christy
Jan. 6, 2013
Still in my memories, still in my heart .
- Christy
Added: Aug. 21, 2014
His tour began on Aug 10, 1971
Casualty was on Feb 6, 1974
In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, FIXED WING - PILOT
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was not recovered
Panel 03W - Line 127
Other Personnel In Incident: Thomas A. Dolan (missing)
Captain Bates was a member of 220th Aviation Company, 212nd Aviation Battalion, 11th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Division.
On August 10, 1971, he was the pilot of a Cessna Bird Dog Observation Aircraft (O-1G) conducting visual reconnaissance in Quang Tri, South Vietnam when his aircraft crashed and burned.
At the time the search operation was terminated Paul Bates and Thomas Dolan were listed Missing in Action.
Secretary of the Army approved Presumptive Findings of Death for the two, Captain Paul Jennings Bates, Jr. on 06 Feb 1974 and Dolan on 05 Sep 1978.
Their remains have not been recovered.
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