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- Paul_L._Bates abstract "Paul Levern Bates (March 4, 1908 – February 21, 1995) was a United States Army officer. He served a distinguished and decorated career in the United States Army, which most notably included commanding the first black tank battalion to enter combat in World War II. He also became well-known as the white colonel who refused to court-martial future Baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson.".
- Paul_L._Bates comment "Paul Levern Bates (March 4, 1908 – February 21, 1995) was a United States Army officer. He served a distinguished and decorated career in the United States Army, which most notably included commanding the first black tank battalion to enter combat in World War II. He also became well-known as the white colonel who refused to court-martial future Baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson.".