Background
Bassett, Henry Gordon was born on November 12, 1924 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry and Phyllis Mildred (Proctor) Bassett.
Bassett, Henry Gordon was born on November 12, 1924 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry and Phyllis Mildred (Proctor) Bassett.
Bachelor of Science, McGill University, 1949, Master of Science, 1950. Master of Arts, Princeton University, 1952, Doctor of Philosophy, 1952.
Registered profile geologist, Canada Division stratigrapher Shell Canada Limited., Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1952-1972, head stratigraphic services, Houston, 1972-1980. Manager geologic technical Sohio Petroleum Company, San Francisco, 1980-1985. Consultant geologist, 1986.
Served with Royal Canadian Air Force, 1943-1945. Fellow Geological Association Canada. Member American Association Petroleum Geologists, Canada Association Petroleum Geologists, Edmonton Geological Society (president 1966).
Married Marion Mae Griffiths, July 11,1949. Children: Alan, Beverly, James.