Korean War
| Service # | 28649722 |
|---|---|
| Unit | MORTAR CO 31 INF 7 DIV |
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 30 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
4
Honolulu Memorial |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Corporal Bailey was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal Bailey was a member of the Heavy Mortar Company, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On November 30, 1950, while fighting east of the Chosin Reservoir, his unit was struck by overwhelming Chinese forces. He was listed as Missing in Action and was presumed dead on December 31, 1953. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.