ROY BAUGHER wrote on 2000-04-26 22:33:33.0
Comments: The History Museum & Historical Society of Western Virginia is seeking the assistance of Navy veterans, as well as Marine Corps veterans, who served aboard the USS Horace A. Bass APD-124.
The Bass was a ship named in honor of Horace A. Bass, Jr. of Roanoke, Virginia, who served in the U.S. Navy as a aviation pilot in Fighter Squadron 3 (VF-3) during WW2. He was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his actions during Midway. He was reported MIA during the Battle of East Solomon Islands 24 August 1942, and then presumed dead a year later.
The APD-124 was named in his honor in 1944, and served both in WW2 and the Korean War.
The Museum seeks any information about the ship for its current exhibit, "Ships & Shipmates," about the ships named "Roanoke," and a gallery featuring local Roanoke citizens who served, or are currently serving, in the U.S. Navy. The exhibit will be on display for 3 years.
Items such as photos or other memorabilia of the ship would be appreciated, as well as written memoirs or stories of their time aboard the Bass.
If you can help, contact or e-mail the Museum, any assistance would be deeply appreciated.
Sincerely, Roy Baugher III Adm. Asst.
History Museum & Historical Society of Western Virginia P.O. Box 1904 Roanoke, VA 24008 (540) 342-5724 history@roanoke.infi.net
Keywords: USS Horace A. Bass; APD-124; Horace A. Bass, Jr.;
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