Norman F. Bates

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Norman F. Bates
Norman Francis Bates.jpg
Born(1839-11-06)November 6, 1839
Londonderry, Vermont
DiedOctober 16, 1915(1915-10-16) (aged 75)
Place of burial
Allegiance Flag of the United States.svg United States of America
Service / branch Flag of the United States Army.svg United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
Rank Sergeant
Unit Flag of Iowa.svg 4th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry - Company E
Battles / wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor ribbon.svg 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.

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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

Citation:

Capture of flag and bearer [1]

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References

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