Frederick Bassett graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1888. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.
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Frederick Bassett graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1888. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.
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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Captain Frederick B. Bassett, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in command of the U.S.S. UTAH, operating in the War Zone in association and co-operation with British naval forces.