Harry Brinkley Bass
Harry Brinkley Bass | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Brink" |
| Born | July 4, 1916 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | August 20, 1944 (aged 28) Saint Bonnet le Froid, France |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1938–1944 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Commands | VF-29, VF-74 |
| Battles / wars | World War II *Battle of the Coral Sea *Invasion of southern France |
| Awards | Navy Cross (2) Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart Air Medal |
Harry Brinkley "Brink" Bass (July 4, 1916 – August 20, 1944) was a U.S. Navy pilot who was twice awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions in the Pacific theater during World War II. Bass died over Saint Bonnet le Froid, in southern France when his plane was shot down by anti-aircraft fire. USS Brinkley Bass (DD-887) was named in his honor.