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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    February 2, 1945

    Commander Marianas Pacific: Serial 6159 (July 7, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant William A. Bates (MCSN: 0-28205), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight at Yap, Western Caroline Islands on 2 February 1945. First Lieutenant Bates completed his twentieth strike against enemy installations.