Norman Francis Bates-Glendale, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 34° 07.458 W 118° 15.042
11S E 384665 N 3776644
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Columbus, GA on April 16, 1865.
He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, CA in Section D, Lot 23, Space 3.
Waymark Code: WMYN4H
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2018
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He was born on November 6, 1839 in Londonderry, VT and died on October 16, 1915 in Los Angeles, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BATES, NORMAN F.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 4th Iowa Cavalry
• Place and date: At Columbus, Ga., 16 April 1865
• Date of issue: 17 June 1865
Citation: Capture of flag and bearer.
Armed Service: Army
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