James L. Bates Military person
James L. 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.
Personal facts
| Birth date | August 11, 1820 |
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| Date of death | November 11, 1875 |
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| military command | * 12th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry *2nd Brigade 2nd Division V Corps |
| service start | 1861 |
| service end | 1864 |