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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Walter Henry Baskett, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Henderson, Kentucky

Honored By

A Grateful American

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Activity During WWII

He was a Fighter Pilot (F6F-5 Hellcat) with VF-33 on board USS Sangamon (CVE-26). He was listed as missing 30 April 1945 during the battle of Okinawa and later declared dead. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart Medal.