Son of James and Mamie (Meadows) Bailey. At one time he had been the basketball coach at Heltonville. He was serving with the 126th Indiana Infantry. He was killed on Luzon Island on April 20, 1945.
He was married to Catherine Bailey and they had a son, Cladie Alyn.
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Testimony from Ken Bruce (#47336197)
I served with Col. Bailey. He commanded the 1st Batallion, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division. The 32nd Division was made up of National Guard Units from Wisconsin and Michigan, the 126th from Wyoming(Grand Rapids area). I had a platoon in Company "C" of the 1st Batallion. I was with him on the Villa Verde Trail in Northern Luzon two days before he was killed by a Japanese grenade. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star and the Distinguished Service Cross. There wasn't a finer gentleman or better soldier in World War II.
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Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
DSC Citation Synopsis:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Cladie Bailey (ASN: 0-296675), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 2 December 1942, in the vicinity of Buna, New Guinea. As commander of a rifle company, Lieutenant Bailey led assault elements of his unit in an attack on Buna Village. He advanced without regard for his personal safety, inspiring his command by his example of initiative and courage. He overran enemy bomb shelters and machinegun emplacements and mopped up a hostile bivouac and command post area. he advanced with his company to Entrance creek and placed it in position to cover the flank of the attacking force. First Lieutenant Bailey's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
He was married to Catherine Bailey and they had a son, Cladie Alyn.
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Testimony from Ken Bruce (#47336197)
I served with Col. Bailey. He commanded the 1st Batallion, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division. The 32nd Division was made up of National Guard Units from Wisconsin and Michigan, the 126th from Wyoming(Grand Rapids area). I had a platoon in Company "C" of the 1st Batallion. I was with him on the Villa Verde Trail in Northern Luzon two days before he was killed by a Japanese grenade. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star and the Distinguished Service Cross. There wasn't a finer gentleman or better soldier in World War II.
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Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
DSC Citation Synopsis:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Cladie Bailey (ASN: 0-296675), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 2 December 1942, in the vicinity of Buna, New Guinea. As commander of a rifle company, Lieutenant Bailey led assault elements of his unit in an attack on Buna Village. He advanced without regard for his personal safety, inspiring his command by his example of initiative and courage. He overran enemy bomb shelters and machinegun emplacements and mopped up a hostile bivouac and command post area. he advanced with his company to Entrance creek and placed it in position to cover the flank of the attacking force. First Lieutenant Bailey's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Son of James and Mamie (Meadows) Bailey. At one time he had been the basketball coach at Heltonville. He was serving with the 126th Indiana Infantry. He was killed on Luzon Island on April 20, 1945.
He was married to Catherine Bailey and they had a son, Cladie Alyn.
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Testimony from Ken Bruce (#47336197)
I served with Col. Bailey. He commanded the 1st Batallion, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division. The 32nd Division was made up of National Guard Units from Wisconsin and Michigan, the 126th from Wyoming(Grand Rapids area). I had a platoon in Company "C" of the 1st Batallion. I was with him on the Villa Verde Trail in Northern Luzon two days before he was killed by a Japanese grenade. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star and the Distinguished Service Cross. There wasn't a finer gentleman or better soldier in World War II.
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Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
DSC Citation Synopsis:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Cladie Bailey (ASN: 0-296675), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 2 December 1942, in the vicinity of Buna, New Guinea. As commander of a rifle company, Lieutenant Bailey led assault elements of his unit in an attack on Buna Village. He advanced without regard for his personal safety, inspiring his command by his example of initiative and courage. He overran enemy bomb shelters and machinegun emplacements and mopped up a hostile bivouac and command post area. he advanced with his company to Entrance creek and placed it in position to cover the flank of the attacking force. First Lieutenant Bailey's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
He was married to Catherine Bailey and they had a son, Cladie Alyn.
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Testimony from Ken Bruce (#47336197)
I served with Col. Bailey. He commanded the 1st Batallion, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division. The 32nd Division was made up of National Guard Units from Wisconsin and Michigan, the 126th from Wyoming(Grand Rapids area). I had a platoon in Company "C" of the 1st Batallion. I was with him on the Villa Verde Trail in Northern Luzon two days before he was killed by a Japanese grenade. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star and the Distinguished Service Cross. There wasn't a finer gentleman or better soldier in World War II.
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Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
DSC Citation Synopsis:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Cladie Bailey (ASN: 0-296675), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 2 December 1942, in the vicinity of Buna, New Guinea. As commander of a rifle company, Lieutenant Bailey led assault elements of his unit in an attack on Buna Village. He advanced without regard for his personal safety, inspiring his command by his example of initiative and courage. He overran enemy bomb shelters and machinegun emplacements and mopped up a hostile bivouac and command post area. he advanced with his company to Entrance creek and placed it in position to cover the flank of the attacking force. First Lieutenant Bailey's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
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