USS Horace A. Bass History

Comments: Mr. T. Moore: Thank you for your history of the Bass. Do you have any information on what date the ship returned from her third Korean War tour (the tour which began on 15 July 1953)? Is there any further information on the three survey operations and two demolition assignments she was involved in during this time? Do you have information on post-armistice operations that any of the ships in this class may have been involved in? Thank you, Chad Hill. Researching service of deceased father. 615-804-8859

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USS HORACE A. BASS-APD-124-HISTORY

Comments: THE SHIP WAS NAMED FOR ENSIGN HORACE ANCEL BASS JR. HE WAS AWARDED THE NAVY CROSS MEDAL AT THE WWII "BATTLE OF MIDWAY". HE WAS KIA,24,AUG.1942,IN THE "BATTLE OF THE EASTERN SOLOMON ISLANDS". -------- THE SHIP WAS LAID DOWN AS A BUCKLEY-CLASS DESTROYER ESCORT,(DE-691),AT QUINCY,MA. SHE WAS RECLASSIFIED, CROSLEY-CLASS,APD-124,AND COMMISSIONED 8,DEC.1944, DISPLACEMENT 1,400 TONS,SPEED 23.6 KTS.,COMPLEMENT 186;TROOPS 162,BOATS,4 LCVP'S,WITH LCDR.F.W.KUHN IN COMMAND.----THE USS BASS WAS IN THE "BATTLE OF OKINAWA ",AND SHOT DOWN A JAPANESE PLANE. ON 25,APRIL,1945,THE USS BASS SANK THE JAPANESE SUBMARINE RO-109,WITH A SINGLE ACCURATE DEPTH CHARGE ATTACK,SOUTH OF OKINAWA. -----ON 30,JULY,1945,A JAPANESE KAMIKAZE PLANE CRASHED THROUGH THE USS BASS SUPERSTRUCTURE,THE PLANE'S BOMBS EXPLODED,CAUSING HULL DAMAGE,AND 14 CASUALTIES.THE USS BASS WAS REPAIRED QUICKLY,AND ON AUG.1945,SHE WENT TOWARD JAPAN,AND WAS IN "TOKYO BAY",IN SEPT.1945 FOR THE PEACE SIGNING.-------------------------------

(KOREAN WAR)----THE USS BASS WENT TO KOREA ON HER FIRST WAR TOUR,ARRIVING 2,AUG.1950. ON 8,AUG.1950, THE USS BASS,AND THE USS PERCH(SS-176)WERE ASSIGNED; "USN SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP,KOREA",TO WORK WITH U.N. PARTISAN FORCES,AND 8240TH.ARMY SPECIAL FORCES. UDT"S ,AND MARINE RECONNAISSANCE UNITS WERE ASSIGNED TO THE USS BASS.THE SHIP CARRIED OUT RAIDS ON VITAL COMMUNIST SUPPLY LINES,ON THE EAST COAST OF NORTH KOREA,BETWEEN 11-17 AUG.1950,AND ADDED BOMBARDMENT DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. AFTER RECONNOITERING POSSIBLE BEACHES FOR THE WEST COAST INCHON OPERATION,THE SHIP LEFT PUSAN 12, SEPT.1950 FOR THE MAIN "INCHON ASSAULT". THE USS BASS PUT HER TROOPS ASHORE IN THE FIRST WAVE,WITH THE USS WANTUCK(APD-125),ON 15,SEPT.1950. THE BRILLIANTLY SUCCESSFUL AMPHIBIOUS OPERATION SUDDENLY REVERSED THE COURSE OF THE KOREAN WAR.THE USS BASS RFESUMED HER DUTIES,CARRING ROYAL MARINE COMMANDOS. IN LATE OCT. 1950,THE USS BASS TOOK PART IN OPERATIONS TO CLEAR THE EAST COAST PORT OF WONSAN,FOR ANOTHER LANDING, ASSISTING MINESWEEPING GROUPS.----THE SHIP LEFT KOREA 28,JAN.1951.---FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL TOUR OF WAR DUTY, THE USS BASS,AND HER USN SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP, RECEIVED "THE NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION".------------ THE USS BASS LEFT FOR HER SECOND KOREAN WAR TOUR ON, 24,SEPT.1951. SHE RESUMED BOMBARDMENT,AND RAIDING DUTIES ALONG THE COAST OF NORTH KOREA,WITH BRITISH, R.O.K.,AND AMERICAN LANDING PARTIES,INTERRUPTING THE ENEMY SUPPLY LINES.AFTER 14 SEPARATE RAIDS,THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS SHIP RETURNED TO SAN DIEGO,CA,20, JULY,1952.-----ON 15,JULY,1953,THE USS BASS SAILED FOR HER THIRD TOUR OF KOREAN WAR DUTY. SHE BECAME FLAGSHIP OF AN AMPHIBIOUS CONTROL SQUADRON. SHE CONDUCTED THREE SURVEY OPERATIONS,AND TWO DEMOLITION ASSIGNMENTS,THEN THE WAR ENDED. THE USS BASS EARNED;WWII-2 BATTLE STARS ---KOREAN WAR-6 BATTLE STARS,AND A NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION.----------THE USS BASS WAS S.F.N.R,15, SEPT.1974. SHE WAS SOLD FOR SCRAPPING,11,AUG.1975,TO J.R.STEEL,INC.,HOUSTON,TX,FOR $79,002.00.------------

Keywords: ENS.HORACE ANCEL BASS JR.-------- USN SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP,KOREA------- 3-KOREAN WAR TOURS OF DUTY------

SHIP SOLD TO J.R. STEEL,INC.-FOR $79,002.00---- WWII-2 BATTLE STARS---KOREAN WAR-6 BATTLE STARS & THE NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION-------------

On board 1944 to 1945

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone from the Bass. Was friends with a guy who had lots of tatoos but cant remember his name. Any one out there, send me an e-mail or a letter. Thanks

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CREW OF BASS 1944/1946

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Keywords: I PUT THE BASS IN COMISSON IN QUINCY MASS IN 1944. I SPENT THE NEXT 2 YEARS ONBOARD. I WAS WITH ALL THE CREW IN THE WAR WITH GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES.I AM 83 YEARS YOUNG AND STILL GOING STRONG. THANK GOD.

USS Horace A. Bass, 1953-54

Comments: I would appreciate any information about post-armistice operations the USS Horace A. Bass may have been involved in off the east coast of North Korea during late 1953 to early 1954. Specifically, agent or small unit extraction from the beach. I am researching the service of my late father. Thank you--Chad Hill

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List of Plank Owners Dec. 1944

Comments: I found a list of Plankowners on a web page a few years back but I am unable to find any record of the original crew on the web today. If any one can provide the link that has this information please email me at bcjc03love@juno.com

Thanks, Burnie Clark RM 3/C 1944 - 1946

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APD 124 during Korean action

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served aboard APD 124 in the early 50's

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UDT Team 1 - Horace A. Bass

Comments: My team & myself were responsible for the yellow caution line at the entrance to the fantail or the "enter at your own risk" remarks on the Horace A. Bass. I was on the ship from 7/1950 thru 11/1955.

Keywords: Nicknames: Chief or Red Ship:Horace A. Bass

Looking for info on my father

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Keywords: My father was the Chief Electrician in charge on the U.S.S. Horace A Bass during the Korean War. He was probably called Lee Gilbert although his first name was Archie.

Looking for info on my father

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Keywords: My father was the Chief Electrician in charge on the U.S.S. Horace A Bass during the Korean War. He was probably called Lee Gilbert although his first name was Archie.

Looking for info on my father

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Keywords: My father was the Chief Electrician in charge on the U.S.S. Horace A Bass during the Korean War. He was probably called Lee Gilbert although his first name was Archie.

Served on Horace A. Bass 50-53

Comments: I was a pipefitter and did security aboard ship. Interested in hearing from others who served when I did.

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served aboard Horace A Bass 50-53

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Carl Fry

Comments: Looking to hear from anyone that served on the APD 124 Horace A Bass during the Korean War. My father drove one of the landing craft

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Info On My Father

Comments: Looking for any info from those who might have seved with my father during the Korean War. He was on APD124 Horace A Bass and drove one of the landing crafts.

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Do you remember

Comments: My grandfather served on the USS Horace A Bass for a few years. I am not for sure exactly when but I think it was sometime between 1950 and 1955. His name is Lewis Snow, if you remember him please contact me. Thank you. Crystal

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Father served

Comments: My father was Ernest Erickson, I think he was a plank owner, and I think he was on the Bass twice. Anyone with any memories of him who would share them would be much appreciated. He died in 1983. He later served as skipper of the USS Uhlmann DD 687 in I think 1958 and 1959.

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Was this ship used in the movie

Comments: I'm still on active duty with over 20 years in. I was watching the movie "The Frogmen" and was wondering what the name of the ship used in this movie. It looks like the hull number is 124. Was this ship used in the movie?

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can you help me

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Keywords: hello my neighbor is nice man by the name of charles gordon was abord the uss horace a. bass apd 124 i was looking for something nice for his birthday that has to do with this ship, pictures anything!! he is a nice man who has helped my family out and trying to find the right birthday gift to make it special...please e-mail me if you have anything that can help me .....Thank you ...Hugh

Plank Owners son

Comments: My father was origional crew member of Horace A. Bass until end of WWII.His name was Horace L. Coleman. Seeking any info about him. Thanks

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UNCLE SERVED ON USS BASS

Comments: IF ANYONE HAS INFORMATION ON CHARLES DAVID WILLIAMS I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. THANK YOU, TAMMIE

Keywords: CHARLES DAVID WILLIAMS SERVED LATER PART OF 40'S AND EARLY 50'S I BELIEVE.

Shipmates

Comments: My name is Chance Field, I am currently surving in the USN and an avid history buff. My grandfather surved on the USS BASS before WWII maybe during WWII. His name was BMSN Mangelsdorf, Rex. I was wondering if anyone remembered the name or knew him. Thanks a bunch.

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I Rode on the USS Horace A. Bass

Comments: First time on the big water, Late October 1954. I didn't join the Navy and was nervous as hell. Then the captain addressed the 71 Marines he was to take from SoCal to Yokohama---leading a convoy. Saw the captain was a Mustang and immediately felt better. It was a rocky road and we went beyond the engineering point of no return a couple of times. But I'm still here and mighty grateful to that captain for hs seamanship.

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GMC FRANK R FETTER

Comments: I am trying to located anyone who new my father GMC Frank Fetter. He served on the Horace Bass around 1950.

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Comments: I believe my dad was on the ship from 1944 to 45. His name was Joseph C. Lunz. I was wondering if anyone knew him.

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My dad was on the Bass 1944 to 45

Comments: I believe my dad was on the ship from 1944 till 1945. I was wondering if anyone knew him.

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Korea Bonas pay Information

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Looking for Ship Mates

Comments: Would like to hear from the ones that I served with.

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LOOKING FOR CREW MEMBERS 1944-1946

Comments: Looking for anyone who might have known a RICHARD BUCK who served as a Water Tender aboard the USS BASS from 1944 to 1946. He was killed in a plane crash in 1947.

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Frank Dwyer

Comments: Please help me locate Frank or any information about him...the Military says his records are lost. I really need to find Frank-I have a picture of him taken in 1950-he was about 25years old. Thanks,Teresa pumprunnerkitty@surfree.com

Keywords: friends were: Clare Powers and George Fitzhugh. Frank was on the Turner,stationed at various places on various ships.

REUNION INFO?

Comments: SERVED AS A RMN2. LOOKING FORWARD TO REUNION IN BRANSON AUG. 23-26 DO YOU KNOW ANYONE ELSE ATTENDING? HOW MANY RADIOMEN?

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My dad was on ship in 1951

Comments: My dad was on this ship and I would like to know if anyone remembers him. His name is Rudolph Arriola.

Jesse

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Plank Owners

Comments: I was a member of the original crew of the USS Horace A Bass APD 124. Most of that crew has passed on but there are a few of us still out there. I have a few addresses but never could find many of the original crew. My wife and I hosted our ship's reunion in 1993 here in Hattiesburg. We had 77 attend but most of them served after world war II. I have attended 3 reunions and enjoy seeing shipmates. I have just begun the computer age. I found this link on the webb site and thought I would ask if anyone knew about where I could find Email addresses of the original crew. I found a list of the original crew on this web page. Please type me a note if you can help me. I left the Bass in May 1946.

Keywords: I am trying to locate the original crew of the USS Horace A Bass. Really looking for Email addresses.

Served on Bass

Comments: I served aboarad the Bass as 1s LT from March of 1953 to April 1955.

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Reunion-USS Horace A. Bass APD-124

Comments: From the Navy Memorial Foundation website - www.lonesailor.org

There is a scheduled reunion for veterans of the USS Horace A. Bass APD-124 on September 10, 2000.

The reunion will be located in Albany, NY. For more information, the contact person for this event is:

Victor Bashaw 339 Barcelona Street Punta Gorda, FL 33983

Just passing the info along...

Roy Baugher III

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USS Horace A. Bass APD-124

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

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LOOKING FOR FRIENDS

Comments: IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE THAT WAS ON BOARD THE "BASS APD 124" BETWEEN 1951 AND 1954?I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

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