Michael Bass : He does n't talk much about aspects of his World War II experience . Milton Bass volunteered for the Army , won a Silver Star for action in France . He helped rescue soldiers from a minefield and liberate a prison camp . The official description of it notes that the Silver Star is awarded for `` gallantry in action . '' Michael Bass : In light of D - Day anniversary and Father 's Day , I call him a hero .
Michael Bass : He does n't talk much about aspects of his World War II experience . Milton Bass volunteered for the Army , won a Silver Star for action in France . He helped rescue soldiers from a minefield and liberate a prison camp . Michael Bass : In light of D - Day anniversary and Father 's Day , I call him a hero .