Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John 'Jack' T. Bassett

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Watkins Glen, New York

Honored By

Ray S. Bassett

Relationship

First Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE DECEMBER 4, 1943 TRAINING WITH THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION IN COLORADO. ENTERED COMBAT IN JANUARY 1945 AS A RIFLEMAN WITH THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION IN THE APENNINES MOUNTAINS ABOVE FLORENCE, ITALY. EARNED THE BRONZE STAR AND TWO BATTLE STARS ON THE CAMPAIGN METAL. IN COMBAT UNTIL THE END OF THE WAR IN ITALY, MAY 1945.