Korean War
| Service # | 38303953 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 9 1950 |
Bronze Star
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Master Sergeant Bass was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Combat Infantryman Badge with Star, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean War Service Medal, the European Theater Medal with 4 Stars and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Master Sergeant Bass was a veteran of World War II, participating in airborne jump at Normandy on D-Day. In Korea, he was a member of the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. On September 9, 1950 near Chindong, he organized a combat patrol to wipe out the enemy threat until he was killed.