b. 06/11/1839 Derby, Vermont. d. 16/10/1915 Los Angeles, California.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 17/06/1865 Columbus, Georgia.
Norman F Bates MOH
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Sergeant in Company E, 4th Iowa Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Columbus, Georgia on April 16, 1865. His citation simply reads “Capture of flag and bearer.” His Medal was issued on June 17, 1865. His grave was unmarked for over 88 years but on May 22, 2004, this was rectified by his relatives.
MOH CITATION:
Capture of flag and bearer.
BURIAL LOCATION: FOREST LAWN MEMORIAL PARK, GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA.
SECTION D, LOT 23, SPACE 3
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
