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Bates, Richard W., 1892-1973

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Richard W. Bates papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSC-028
Abstract

The personal papers of Rear Admiral Richard W. Bates (1892-1973) cover the years 1915-1973. He was a commanding officer on many ships in the Navy. His collection consists of correspondence, subject files, writings, speeches, and miscellaneous items. The papers are arranged in four series based on an established file system. They mainly encompass Bates career as a Naval Officer, family, and social life in Newport, as well as other aspects of his career including published and unpublished writings, notes, photographs, slide presentations, and reports.

Dates: 1915-1973

World War II Battle Evaluation Group records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-23
Abstract

Administrative records; collected documents, chiefly copies, relating to the Battle of Leyte Gulf, 1944; and miscellaneous materials relating to Battle Evaluation Group Studies produced on battles of Savo Island, Midway, and Coral Sea.

Dates: 1946-1956

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  • Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean X

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Coral Sea, Battle of the, 1942 1
Leyte Gulf, Battle of, Philippines, 1944 1
Midway, Battle of, 1942 1
Naval education -- United States 1
Newport (R.I.) -- History -- 20th century 1