African American. Alaska Highway. Company A. Born: April 6, 1919 (1921), Fayette, KY. Died: date unknown. Enlisted: February 2, 1942, Ft. Thomas, Newport, KY.
Education: one year high school. Civilian occupation: 1940 census stated that he was a construction laborer. His biological mother was Mamie William, but he was raised by his grandparents, Mitchell and Mary Bates.
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