U.S. Navy
Bates, RichardConflictNoncombat
Year of Action1866
Unit/CommandUSS Winooski
Citation
For heroic conduct in rescuing from drowning James Rose and John Russell, seamen of the USS Winooski, off Eastport, Maine, 10 May 1866.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Richard Bates
Logan, HughU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Huskey, MichaelU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Poole, William B.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Irlam, JosephU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Machon, JamesU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Mifflin, JamesU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Horton, JamesU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Nibbe, John H.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Schutt, GeorgeU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Lakin, DanielU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
McIntosh, JamesU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Schmidt Jr., OscarU.S. NavyConflict: World War I
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
