James M Bates of Tennessee became a Prisoner of War during World War II.
Serving in the U.S. Army, Field Artillery, FA: FIELD ARTILLERY, James was captured by GERMANY and was imprisoned at Oflag 64 or 21B Schubin (Moved to Usedom) Poland, Altburgund 53-17. Final information at the end of the conflict was Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated. Data shows James was in 59 Battalion/Training Battalion Combat/Special Troops Armored Field Artillery European Theatre: France. Source. US National Archives.
A Salute and Thank You for your service James.
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