In Memoriam
Trooper John Frank Bass
Date of Birth: January 14, 1919
Hometown: Hogansville, GA
Trooper School: 12th
Assignment: Cordele, GA
Date of Death: February 15, 1950
Interred: Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Hogansville
Details of Incident: Trooper Bass was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Cordele. The incident occurred on 24th Avenue west of 5th Street, in front of Trooper Bass’ home.