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H. Brinkley Bass
LCDR · USN
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H. Brinkley Bass
“Brink”
LCDR · USN
01/01/1934 – 08/20/1944
Service Details
School / Education
U.S. Naval Academy
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Navy Cross w/Gold Star
Service Years
01/01/1934 – 08/20/1944
Theaters of Service
WWII Pacific/Africa
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Lexington (CV-2), 1941-42
USS Santee (CVE-29), 1942-44
USS Kasaan Bay (CVE-69)
Service Organizations
Legion of Valor Society
Achievements & Story
KIA flying F6F 1944. H. Brinkley Bass (DD-887) named in his honor. C.O. VF-74, VF-29. 1943 he and LT Jaques were 1st Americans to land in Azores since war began. Silver Star and 4 Battle Stars.