George Cates entered military service after graduating from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, in 1959. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Major General.
Sponsored by:
George
L.
Cates
Born:
Atlanta
,
Georgia
Home:
Dallas
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George L. Cates, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General George L. Cates, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Cates reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.