Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch: Monday, August 23, 1948
Age:
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: August 23, 1948
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Bates was struck and killed by an automobile while crossing a busy street to assist a stranded motorist. He had been with the agency for nine years.