Willard Ray Bassett1
M, #11879, b. 14 May 1922
| Birth* | 14 May 1922 | Willard Ray Bassett was born on 14 May 1922 at New Mexico? Supposedly born in NM. Clues to where he lived are a pciture of "Roy Bassett's home" in Ash Fork (Yavapai Co.) AZ, and another picture of the"High School" in Clayton (Union Co.) NM. |
| Marriage* | | He married Gwen (__________) 1940's after he came home from Pearl Harbor. |
| Note* | | Note(s): Per two news articles from unknown, undated clippings, he was a yeoman 2nd class who served with the Scouting Squadron Two on aircraft carrier USS Lexington and survived the sinking of that ship in the Coral Sea battle. He later served on the USS Enterprise, and the USS Minneapolis. He entered service on 18 Jun 1940. "At present" resides with wife and parents at 272 Acacia St Altadena CA. The other article shows that his "parents" Mr & Mrs H L Henry lived 143 E Fourth St San Bernardino CA, and that he graduated from Pasadena High School. |
| Note | | Note(s): Per niece Lois (Roine), when Ray's wife died, they gave their trailer to another niece, Ellen (Edwards). Ray and Gwen had no children. |
| Address* | | Willard Ray Bassett Last known addresses:
221 W Hernandon #221 3804 E Thomas St
Pinedale CA 93650 Fresno CA 93702
209-431-9287 209-264-8130. |