[PFC Rae E.] Bates of DeKalb, Illinois

Paul reported in his diary on June 25, 1918, that "Cpl Bates" had been busted.

PFC Rae E. Bates is listed in the roster of Headquarters Company, 129th Infantry, 33rd Division, on its return to the United States. His hometown is given as DeKalb, Illinois.

Source: Paul's photo album. Caption: Moats [perhaps PFC Leon D. Moats of Marseilles], Dore and Bates [perhaps PFC Rae E. Bates of DeKalb].