Marine Corporal Sam Bass of Quitaque, Texas

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20036402

Description

Corporal Sam Bass, described as a "sniper-shooting Texan" in a dispatch from an advanced company command post on the Orote Peninsula on Guam, was revealed as the brother of Raymond Bass and the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Bass of Quitaque. Bass' full name is Carmon Sam Bass. He was a class leader at his graduation from Quitaque High School three years ago at the age of 18, was a football player and engaged in other sports. He entered the Marines shortly after graduation. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, evening edition, August 1, 1944.

Archival Date

1944-07-31

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-617

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White;Copy of Original Image

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Portrait photographs; Military personnel