Georgia State Patrol, Georgia
End of Watch: Wednesday, February 15, 1950
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 188
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: February 15, 1950
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper John Bass was struck and killed by a hit and run driver on 24th Avenue, West of 5th Street in Cordele, Georgia.
Trooper Bass had served with the Georgia State Patrol for two years and had previously served with the United States Army with the military police. He was survived by his wife and three children.