
| Regimental number | 2/657 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sutton, England |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | 61A Martin Square, Wellington |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Bailey, Police Station, Ashford, Kent, England |
| Previous military service | Served in the Royal Navy, 8 June 1903-3 November 1912. |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Battery Sergeant Major |
| Final unit | New 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: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body |
| Date of death |
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