Ens. Bascom E. "Pearly" Gates was lost during the 11NOV1943 attackon Rabaul, New Guinea. He was given credit for an aerial victory but failed to return to his carrier. He was assigned to Fighting Six, under command of Lt. Cdr. Edward H. "Butch" O'Hare.
Official Date of Death: January 11, 1946
Official Date of Death: January 11, 1946
Ens. Bascom E. "Pearly" Gates was lost during the 11NOV1943 attackon Rabaul, New Guinea. He was given credit for an aerial victory but failed to return to his carrier. He was assigned to Fighting Six, under command of Lt. Cdr. Edward H. "Butch" O'Hare.
Official Date of Death: January 11, 1946
Official Date of Death: January 11, 1946
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from Mississippi.
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