Korean War
| Rank | Gunner's Mate Third Class U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 26 1952 |
National Defense Service Medal
Gunner's Mate Third Class Bass was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Gunner's Mate Third Class Bass was a crew member of the Destroyer/minesweeper USS HOBSON (DMS-26). While on night maneuvers in the mid-Atlantic on April 26, 1952, the USS HOBSON collided with the aircraft carrier, USS WASP. The HOBSON sank with Gunner's Mate Third Class Bass and 175 others listed as missing.