Alfred E. Bates

Biography

Alfred E. Bates devoted his career to sustaining the Army through both field service and the logistical expertise that undergirded every campaign. He was known among comrades for his attention to detail and for the steady reassurance he offered when plans shifted and challenges arose.

Whether overseeing supplies or advising on staff matters, he approached each task with clarity of purpose and respect for service members’ needs; West Point Cemetery memorializes his contributions to the nation’s defenders. His legacy endures in the countless officers who benefited from the reliability he embodied.