Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Harry Brinkley "Brink" Bass (July 4, 1916 August 20, 1944) was a U.S. Navy pilot who was twice awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions in the Pacific theater during World War II. Bass died over Vanosc, in southern France when his plane was shot down by anti-aircraft fire. USS Brinkley Bass (DD-887) was named in his honor.Bass was born in Chicago, Illinois, but the family later moved to Beaumont, Texas. He was raised a Presbyterian.