James L. Bates
James Lawrence Bates (August 11, 1820–November 11, 1875) was a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War who was awarded the honorary grade of brevet brigadier general after the war. He was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and, in civilian life, was a merchant in the leather trade.
James L. Bates | |
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| Born | August 11, 1820 Weymouth, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 11, 1875 Weymouth, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Commands held | 12th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, V Corps |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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