William Edward “Bill” Bates (1919-2005)

William Edward “Bill” Bates Veteran

Birth

11 Jul 1919

Cushing, Payne County, Oklahoma, USA

Death

10 May 2005 (aged 85)

Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, USA

Burial

Highland Cemetery

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Mr. Bates enlisted in the Oklahoma National Guard, serving with the 45th Infantry Division during World War II. His awards include one overseas service bar, the European African Middle Eastern Theater Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart and the American Defense Service Medal.

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TEC 4 US ARMY
WORLD WAR II
PURPLE HEART

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LaVerne A. Bates

1923–1995

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Earl Dello Bates

Betricx Ruth "Bertie" Bartholomew Kading

LaVerne A. Bates

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