Korean War
| Service # | 34669378 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 16 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Prisoner of War Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Bassett was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Prisoner of War Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Bassett was a member of the 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 28, 1950 and died while a prisoner on February 16, 1951.