Norman F. Bates
| Norman F. Bates | |
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| Born | November 6, 1839 Londonderry, Vermont |
| Died | October 16, 1915 (aged 75) |
| Place of burial | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Glendale, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company E, 4th Iowa Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Norman Francis Bates (November 6, 1839 - October 16, 1915) was an American soldier. He got the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award of the United States.
Biography
[change | change source]Bates served in the American Civil War. He was in the 4th Iowa Cavalry for the Union Army. He got the Medal of Honor on June 17, 1865 for his actions at Columbus, Georgia.
Medal of Honor citation
[change | change source]Citation:
Capture of flag and bearer[1]
Related pages
[change | change source]References
[change | change source]Other websites
[change | change source]- Norman F. Bates at Find a Grave
- "Norman F. Bates". Hall of Valor. Military Times.
- Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes Archived 2011-07-23 at the Wayback Machine