Person: Bates, William Henry (b. 1920)
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Dating An Old Family Photograph
Looking at this great family photograph of my grandparents and their five sons, I wondered when it was taken. Perhaps the automobile in the background might provide some clues.
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Grandma Honors Veterans With Service Banner
Near the end of World War II my grandmother, Beatrice (Lockwood) Bates created a service banner to honor those in her community that served in World War II. The banner is now on display at the local history museum in Valley Center, California.