Major General Walter H. Yates, Junior. is a retired United States Army officer who served as Deputy Commanding General Fifth United States Army.
Education
He also holds a Master of Science degree in Foreign Affairs from George Washington University. In addition, General Yates attended the Department Of Defense Joint Warfighting course and the Harvard program for National and International Securities Studies.
Career
He is a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi. Army Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross; Bronze Star Medal; legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Purple Heart; Air Medal; Legion of Merit
Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Superior Service Medal; Distinguished Flying Cross; Purple Heart; Legion of Merit; Army Commendation Medal; Air Medal; Commanding General; Meritorious Service Medal The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed, while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the U.S. military.; The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
Distinguished Flying Cross; Bronze Star Medal; legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Purple Heart; Air Medal; Legion of Merit
Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Superior Service Medal; Distinguished Flying Cross; Purple Heart; Legion of Merit; Army Commendation Medal; Air Medal; Commanding General; Meritorious Service Medal The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed, while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the U.S. military.; The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.