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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Norman Gene Cates
1945 – 1968
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Private First Class Norman Gene Cates served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Norman served with the H CO 2 BN 5 MAR 1 MARDIV. Norman served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War. Norman was 23 years old.
How He Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Gunshot wound
Circumstance
Killed in action
Place
Quang Nam
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
0351: ANTITANK ASSAULTMAN
ASSAULTMAN
QUANG NAM
1968
Pay grade E02.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
4
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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Norman Gene Cates
Private First Class
U.S. Marine Corps
- 1968
2nd Battalion 5th Marines
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