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UNITED STATES ARMY (RET)
"You've Never Lived, Til'
You've Almost Died!"
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I was that which others did not want to
be. I went where others feared to go, and did what others
failed to do. I asked nothing from those who gave nothing,
and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness. . .
. . should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror; felt the
stinging cold of fear; and enjoyed the sweet taste of a mother's
love. I have cried, pained, and hoped. . . . .but most of
all, I have lived times others would say were best
forgotten. At least someday I will be able to say that I
was proud of what I was. . . . . . . . . . . . a soldier! |
Pvt. E-2 - Basic Training
Ft. Lewis, Washington
Good Old Days in Basic Training
-Ft. Lewis, Washington-
I, SGM. Bass first met SSGT. John Coleman (right) in Viet Nam.
From that time forth, we remained the best of friends. He was
always like a father and brother to me,. . .more than a friend. He
was a Soldier's Soldier. He served with the 25th Tank Division in
Viet Nam. In 1997, he joined the ranks of other great Soldiers in
Heaven! John, I'll forever miss you and will always love
you. His beautiful wife, Rena Coleman still resides in California
and carries on his legacy.
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Sgt. Major Charles J. Bass is a native of
Houston, Texas (5th Ward). He attended Phillis Wheatley
High School and Booker T. Washington. He excelled in
sports; namely football and swimming. He enlisted into the
United States Army. After completing basic and advanced
training, he furthered his capability by completing Army Ranger
School, Airborne School and became a member of the famed GREEN
BERET's; "The Best of the Best!" He was the
FIRST BLACK out of the State of Texas to wear the distinct head
gear which President Kennedy was so impressed with; he approved
this unique head gear as standard dress for America's most
toughest soldiers. In 1969, Sgt. Major Bass, was the
youngest and most decorated soldier in Viet Nam earning the
nation's 2nd highest medal for bravery, The D.S.C.
(Distinguished Service Cross). He also received three
Purple Hearts (for wounds received in battle, 2 Silver Stars
with Valor, 3 Bronze Stars with Valor, Expeditionary Medals from
the Republic of Dominican, National Defense Service Medal, Good
Conduct Medal, Viet Nam Service Medal, Viet Nam Campaign Medal
for back to back tours of duty in Viet Nam, Viet Nam Cross of
Gallantry, 2nd Award Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachute
Jump Wings, Drill Sergeant Award, The Legion of Merit with Oak
Leaf Clusters. He served with the 82nd Airborne Division,
the 173rd Airborne Division, the 1st Calvary Division and the
5th Special Forces Group Airborne.
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