| Surname: | Bailey |
| Initials: | E C |
| Rank: | CQMS |
| Army Number: | 7683956 |
| Notes: | CMP. From Cardiff, Wales. Enlisted in to CMP. 22/11/45 to discharge. War Diary 102 Pro Coy, WO 171/3373. 10/7/44 Sgt. Bailey, E C, 9 Sect. wounded whilst on detachment to 3 Div, evacuated to UK. Also War Diary, PM 1 Corps, WO 171/281, 9/7/44, Sgt. Bailey, 1`02 Pro Coy wounded and evacuated to hospital. Casualty List 1509/40, North West Europe, Wounded, date not reported, 688, W?Sjt/ 12/1/49 He was awarded the 1939 - 1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- 61 Bwelch Road, Fairwater, Cardiff, South Wales. Edward Charles Bailey. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | British Empire Medal (London Gazette: 37138 Page: 3222 July 21, 1945) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. 102 Pro Coy. Citation for BEF:- Sgt Bailey came to this unit March 1943 and was prominent in t5raining it for service overseas. He landed in France on D+1 and at once showed standout qualities of initiative, leadership and devotion to duty. Working very long hours, frequently under shell fire and bombing, his example to and control of his Sect. were beyond praise. Wounded on 9 July at CAEN he was eager to rejoin his Coy. and was back in early Sept, in time to undertake the great success independent Pro work in advance of formations on the long mach from Le Havre to Belgium, normally only done by a Provost Officer. During the last three months in Belgium and Holland her has with marked success commanded a detached Sect; and unsupervised by officers, has constantly had to act on his own. Throughout the period with quick judgement, initiative and cheerful acceptance of any duty under however great difficulties has been an inspiration to all ranks of his Coy and has often had a steadying and encouraging effect on other troops. Recommended by:- OC 102 Pro Coy, APM, 1 Corps, Commander 1 Corps, GOC 1 Canadian Army. |