Jump to content

Norman F. Bates

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Norman F. Bates
Born(1839-11-06)November 6, 1839
Londonderry, Vermont
DiedOctober 16, 1915(1915-10-16) (aged 75)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
RankSergeant
UnitIowa 4th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry - Company E
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

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.

Biography

[edit]

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

[edit]

Citation:

Capture of flag and bearer[1]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "CMOHS.org - Sergeant BATES, NORMAN F., U.S. Army". www.cmohs.org.
[edit]