Years of service 1861 - 1865 Rank Sergeant | Name Norman Bates | |
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Born November 6, 1839
Londonderry, Vermont ( 1839-11-06 ) Died October 16, 1915(1915-10-16) (aged 75) Place of burial Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Glendale, California Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Army
Union Army | ||
Norman Francis Bates (November 6, 1839 - October 16, 1915) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
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Biography
Bates served in the American Civil War in the 4th Iowa Cavalry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on June 17, 1865 for his actions at Columbus, Georgia.
Medal of Honor citation
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Capture of flag and bearer
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