Norman F. Bates

Norman Francis Bates (November 6, 1839 - October 16, 1915) was an American soldier. He got the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award of the United States.

Biography
Bates served in the American Civil War. He was in the 4th Iowa Cavalry for the Union Army. He got the Medal of Honor on June 17, 1865 for his actions at Columbus, Georgia.

Medal of Honor citation
Citation:

Capture of flag and bearerCongressional Medal of Honor Society

Related pages
List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F

References

Other websites

Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes 

Category:1839 births
Category:1915 deaths
Category:United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
Category:Military people from Vermont