Korean War
| Service # | AO-64181 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | December 14 1965 |
Korean Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
First Lieutenant Yates was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal.
Notes
First Lieutenant Yates was a crew member of a RB-57 Canberra reconnaissance aircraft with the U.S. Air Force. On December 14, 1965, while patrolling the airspace during the Korean truce, his aircraft was shot down.