(Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Bois-de-Belleau, France, June 13–14, 1918. During the night, a severe gas attack made it necessary to evacuate practically the entire personnel of two companies, including officers. Captain Cates, suffering painfully from wounds, refused evacuation remaining and rendering valuable assistance to another company. See also List of United States Marine Corps four-star generals References External links |- Military personnel from Tennessee 1893 births 1970 deaths United States Marine Corps personnel of World War I Battle of Iwo Jima Burials at Arlington National Cemetery Chevaliers of the Légion d'honneur Knights Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau People educated at Missouri Military Academy People from Tiptonville, Tennessee Recipients of the Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 (France) Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States) Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Legion of Merit Recipients of the Navy Cross (United States) Recipients of the Silver Star United States Army War College alumni United States Marine Corps Commandants United States Marine Corps generals United States Marine Corps World War II generals University of Tennessee alumni Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy alumni