Joseph
C
Bates

First Lieutenant Joseph C Bates was born in 1916 in Fresno, California and served with the 331st Infantry Regiment as a platoon leader.

Joseph died March 1, 1945, and is listed as KIA. He is buried at American War Cemetery Margraten.

He was awarded the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and Purple Heart.

Military Record

O-1287987
First Lieutenant - United States Army - KIA
Units: 331st Infantry Regiment
Decorations: Purple Heart