James Bates

James E Bates served his country in World War II with the 455th Bombardment Group .

Information on James Bates is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on SSGT Bates. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to James Bates's military record please contact us.

04/01/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

SSGT
GO: 169
Aurora IL

05/16/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 490
Aurora IL

05/16/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 491
Aurora IL

06/01/1944
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 781
Aurora IL

06/12/1944
AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 988
Aurora IL


The information on this page about James Bates has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

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