Captured 9 May 1943 at Methline, North Africa. Held at Special Camp 11 as POW 18809. Brown hair, blue eyes, 5' 7 1/2", 162 lbs. Next of kin: Lotte Bassenge.http://www.specialcamp11.co.uk/Generalmajor%20Gerhard%20Bassenge.htm Retrieved 17 December 2011.