Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Julius
William
Gates
June 14, 1941

–

Born:

, 

North Carolina

Julius Gates began active duty in the U.S. Army on August 12, 1958. He served two tours of combat duty during the Vietnam War. From 1987 to 1991 he served as the 8th Sergeant Major of the Army. He retired from the Army in 1991.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Sergeant Major Julius William Gates, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Major Gates reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Major Julius William Gates, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major of the Army

    Action Date:

    July 1987 – June 1991

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Major of the Army Julius William Gates, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Sergeant Major of the Army from July 1987 to June 1991. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Major Gates culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.