Fallen during the Bulge. Let's never forget him ...

Sergeant John C BAASE (ASN 36516085) - C/550th AIB

(January 16, 1921 - January 04, 1945)

Son of Charles and Susan BAASE, John Chester BAASE was born on January 16, 1921 at Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. He entered service in August 22, 1942 and received ASN 36516085. He was finally assigned to C/550th Airborne Infantry Battalion later re designated 550th Glider Infantry Battalion. In late December 1944, the 550th was attached to the 194th GIR as a third battalion of this regiment. It fought with this unit during the battle of the Bulge and was disbanded on early March 1945 with the 193rd GIR to consolidate the 194th GIR in its new configuration, according the T/O of December 1944.

Sergeant BAASE was killed in action during the first day of battle in the Bulge, on January 04, 1945, in the vicinity of Renuamont. He is now permanently buried to the Mount Olivet Cemetery of Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. 

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