 Henry R. Baas Second Lieutenant, United States Air Force |
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Oskaloosa, Iowa Born May 26, 1928 Second Lieutenant, U.S. Air Force Killed in Action Died July 15, 1950 in Korea Second Lieutenant Baas was the pilot of a F-51D Mustang night fighter with the 40th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 35th Fighter-Interceptor Group. On July 15, 1950, while on a combat mission, his aircraft struck the ground as he made a rocket pass 14 miles northeast of Taejon, Korea. Second Lieutenant Baas was awarded the Korean
Service Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the United Nations Service Medal
and the National Defense Service Medal.
Baas, Henry Ray - 2nd Lt United States Air Force Death: 12 July 1950, Korea Place of Burial: Arlington National Cemetery Parents: Mr. and Mrs. John Baas Posted: 8 August 2002 |
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