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Carl
R.
Bailey

Carl Bailey’s official citation reflects a date of October 18, 1944 for his heroic actions, however other reports indicate that it was November 18, 1944. The date reflected in his citation is probably a typographical error.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    314th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    79th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 18, 1944
    Headquarters, 79th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 112 (December 22, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Carl R. Bailey (ASN: 37198659), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 18 November 1944 in France. While going forward under fire to deliver an urgent message to a cannon company, Private Bailey was wounded by enemy mortar fire. Though painfully wounded in the thigh and having sustained a compound fracture below the knee, he exhibited great courage and fortitude in crawling the remainder of the distance, delivering the message. His exemplary courage and unfaltering devotion to duty reflect highest credit on himself and the armed forces of the United States.