In Memory OfPFC Charlie O. Bass

PFC Charlie O. Bass, 21, U.S. Army, born June 20, 1929, was killed in action on November 12, 1950. Bass was a Medic with Medical Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment in the Korean War. His first two months in-country, he was hospitalized twice after being wounded by hostile fire. After the Battle of Usan, Bass' unit was recovering and repositioning when a firefight with Chinese forces erupted. As he was providing aid to a wounded soldier, Bass was hit by an enemy explosive and passed away. For his service, he earned two Purple Hearts. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!