MELVIN C BATES JR
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HONORED ON PANEL 7W, LINE 20 OF THE WALL
MELVIN CARROLL BATES JR
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MELVIN C BATES JR
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POSTED ON 7.14.2023
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Burial information
Sgt. Melvin Bates is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Eastpoint, Maryland.
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POSTED ON 7.19.2021
POSTED BY: john fabris
honoring you....
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Sharon Kirk is poignant. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us...
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POSTED ON 4.17.2021
POSTED BY: Jerry Sandwisch Wood Cty. Ohio Nam Vet 1969-70 Army 173rd Abn Bde
You are not forgotten
The war may be forgotten but the warrior will always be remembered. All gave Some-Some gave All. Rest in peace Sky Soldier.
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POSTED ON 8.29.2020
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet
Bronze Star Medal Award(s)
Sergeant Melvin Carroll Bates, Jr. was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry under fire. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Merit for his meritorious service. He served as an Infantryman (Airborne Qualified) and was assigned to A CO, 4TH BN, 503RD INFANTRY, 173RD ABN BDE.
See http://coffeltdatabase.org/
See http://coffeltdatabase.org/
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POSTED ON 8.10.2020
POSTED BY: ANON
Never forgotten
SGT Melvin C. Bates Jr. served with A Company, 4th Battalion, 503 Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade, US Army Vietnam (Coffelt Database).
He is buried at Oaklawn Cemetery in Baltimore County, MD.
Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
HOOAH
He is buried at Oaklawn Cemetery in Baltimore County, MD.
Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
HOOAH
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