Education
Yates, who graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1944, was, in 1967, the youngest male graduate ever from the Academy.
Yates, who graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1944, was, in 1967, the youngest male graduate ever from the Academy.
He was a former commander of Fleet Air Wing 4. He was also the first commander of the United States Ship John F. Kennedy (CV-67).