Charles B. Bates, Jr.
Staff Sergeant, Army
Hometown: Roanoke City, VA
Casualty Date: December 28, 1942
Died In: near Wake Island
Awards: Purple Heart, Air Medal
Casualty Date: December 28, 1942
Died In: near Wake Island
Awards: Purple Heart, Air Medal
served with the 424th Bombardment Squadron
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