Austin James Gates was born on October 27, 1896 in Phillipsburg, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He entered the military service in Montana and served in the U.S. Army during World War I as a Private in Company M, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action on October 5, 1918 and is now buried in Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Departement de la Meuse, Lorraine, France. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously.
Citation:
Distinguished-Service Cross
Gates, Austin (44470)
Private, Company M, 16th Infantry 1st Division
He went forward with three other soldiers, and, though subjected to intense enemy fire, rescued a wounded soldier who had fallen in advance of our lines.
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Gates Austin James
Name:
Austin James Gates
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
Unit:
16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1918-10-05
State:
Montana
Cemetery:
Meuse-Argonne American Cem., Lorraine, France
Plot:
E
Row:
3
Grave:
26
Decoration:
Distinguished Service Cross
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