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William C. Bates
CDR · USN
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William C. Bates
CDR · USN
04/15/1942 – 07/01/1969
Service Details
School / Education
Univ. of Maryland/PG School
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Navy Cross
Service Years
04/15/1942 – 07/01/1969
Theaters of Service
WW II Pacific
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VA-65 XO/CO
USS Hornet (CVS-12)
USS Intrepid (CVS-11)
Service Organizations
US Naval Institute
Tailhook Assn.
National Marine Historical Soc.
Navy League
Fist of Fleet Assn.
Achievements & Story
4,000 flight hours single engine. Helped sink Musashi w/torpedo October 24, 1944 and CV October 25 1944. Served with COMCARDIV7.