Albert BAILEY

Regimental number2/657
Date of birth21 October 1887
Place of birthSutton, England
OccupationSeaman
Address61A Martin Square, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Richard Bailey, Police Station, Ashford, Kent, England
Previous military serviceServed in the Royal Navy, 8 June 1903-3 November 1912.
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Final rankBattery Sergeant Major
Final unitNew Zealand Field Artillery
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While leading a large convoy of pack-animals up to the battery position he came under heavy shell-fire. He showed great coolness in a most difficult situation, and got his convoy forward with very few casualties. He set an excellent example of determination and contempt of danger.’
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 1 March 1918

Discharge date25 November 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body
Date of death26 May 1961 Wellington

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