The Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
Walter Edmundson Bailey
Rank
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy
Date of Death
October 11, 1952
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Third Class Bailey was a member of the crew of the carrier USS KEARSARGE (CV-33). On October 11, 1952, the ship's helicopter, while being parked with rotors engaged, tipped over killing four crewmen and injuring six.