Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Seaman 2nd Class Fred Wilson Bates
U.S. Navy
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022
1. Seaman 2nd Class Fred Wilson Bates Marker
Died in service
World War II
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 33° 14.96′ N, 84° 15.84′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Memorial is at the intersection of North Hill Street (Georgia Route 155) and West Slaton Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Hill Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 N Hill St, Griffin GA 30223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. PFC. Aubrey A.R. Wynn (a few steps from this marker); Staff Sgt James N. Burnett (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Lloyd E. Edwards (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Charles L. Shedd (within shouting distance of this marker); PFC. J.P. "Remy" Faulkner (within shouting distance of this marker); Cpl. Henry E. Middlebrooks (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Lt. Frederick D. Melton (within shouting
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More about this marker. Plaque is part of Honor Our KIA, a community initiative to commemorate Griffin and Spalding County soldiers who have died during combat since World War I. Each plaque is accompanied by a QR code that links to the soldier's biography on the project's website.
Also see . . . Seaman Second Class Fred Wilson Bates. Biography on the Honor Our KIA project website. (Submitted on January 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022
2. Seaman 2nd Class Fred Wilson Bates Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 37 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
