Albert Lionel BAILEY

Regimental number24/361
Addressc/o Cotterill and Humphries, Napier
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, H J Bailey, Jeweller, Napier
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on 10 October 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'General and consistent bravery and efficiency. During the Battalion's tour of duty in the trenches at Pont Ballot and Rue De Bois in July last and on the Somme from 15th September to 3rd October this Non-commissioned officer's work was conspicuously good.He has shown good power of leadership and a marked devotion to duty.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 4 January 1917.

Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/2nd NZRB. see other entry.