Norman Francis Bates
Born: November 6, 1839 at Derry, Vermont
Home Town: Grinnell, Iowa
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Date of Issue: June 17, 1865
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Norman Francis Bates, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 16 April 1865, while serving with Company E, 4th Iowa Cavalry, in action at Columbus, Georgia. For Capture of flag and bearer.