Background
Bassett, Claude Oscar was born on April 3, 1885 in Louisiana Grace, South Dakota, United States. Son of Samuel Smith and Katharina (Hopp) Bassett.
Bassett, Claude Oscar was born on April 3, 1885 in Louisiana Grace, South Dakota, United States. Son of Samuel Smith and Katharina (Hopp) Bassett.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1906.
Passed midshipman, United States Navy, 1906-1910, serving in the United States ships Chicago, Charleston and Saint Louis, resigned, 1910. Engaged in real estate business and manufacturing, 1910-1917. Recalled to active duty, United States Navy, 1917.
Served as aide to commandant, 13th Naval District.
Engineer officer United States Ship Idaho, senior engineer officer United States Ship Columbia, 1917-1919. Chief engineer steam vessels since 1919.
Engineer The Babcock & Wilcox Company, 1920-1940. Commanding officer 2d Fleet Division, 1st Naval District, 1927-1940.
Recalled to active duty, 1941.
Assigned as instructor naval science Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Hyannis, Massachusetts, 1940-1943, superintendent, 1943-1946. Present rank commodore, United States Navy Reserve.
Member Providence (Rhode Island) and Boston (Massachusetts) engineering societies, United States Navy Reserve Officers Association, Navy Athletic Association, American Legion.
Married Hallie Severance, September 11, 1912. Children: Charles Severance, Claudia Severance (Mistress Thomas R. Kinraide).