Korean War
| Service # | 18222713 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | April 12 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Prisoner of War Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant Bailey was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Prisoner of War Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant Bailey was a member of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on September 22, 1950 and returned to duty two days later. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in Korea on November 26, 1950 and died while a prisoner on April 12, 1951.