Vietnam War
| Unit | Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Marine Corps |
| Entered Service From | East Greenbush New York |
| Date of Death | March 7 1970 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Gates was a member of the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263, Marine Air Group 15, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade. On March 7, 1970, he was aircraft commander of a Boeing Sea Knight Cargo Helicopter (CH-46D) flying near Danang, South Vietnam, when the aircraft crashed into the water killing him. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.