| Regimental number | 23/2503 |
| Occupation | Letter carrier |
| Next of kin | Brother, Ernest Bailey, Raorikia, Wanganui River |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Reinforcements to 1st and 2nd Battalions, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| E Company left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 47 Willochra and HMNZT 48 'Tofua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Gouzeaucourt Wood during the period 7th September, 1918, to 12th September, 1918. Rifleman Bailey carried important despatches to the Front Line Companies, the routes to and from which were heavily shelled both by H.E. and gas, but on no occasion did he fail to deliver the messages entrusted to him. During the whole of the operations Bailey showed unexampled gallantry and devotion to duty and always performed his duties with great cheerfulness which was a great inspiration to his tired comrades.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 27 |