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Billy V. Gates
LCDR · USN
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Billy V. Gates
LCDR · USN
01/01/1938 – 01/01/1945
Service Details
School / Education
Warrensburg State
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Dist. Flying Cross
Service Years
01/01/1938 – 01/01/1945
Theaters of Service
Asian-Pacific
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Ranger
USS Saratoga
USS Sargeant Bay
Service Organizations
CO VC-83
Achievements & Story
DFC with gold star. Air Medal with four gold stars. Purple Heart. American Campaign Medal. Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. Died in action - April 22, 1945.