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Lawrence Bailey was interned as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia after he was shot down and captured in Laos on March 23, 1961 and was held until his release on August 15, 1962.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Laos)

    Action Date:

    March 23, 1961 – August 15, 1962

    Major Lawrence Robert Bailey (ASN: 0-14188536), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from March 23, 1961 until his release on August 15, 1962.

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Laos)

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Major Lawrence Robert Bailey (ASN: 0-14188536), United States Army, for meritorious achievement in action against an armed enemy of the United States in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. His professional skill, determination and exemplary devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal to Major Lawrence Robert Bailey (ASN: 0-14188536), United States Army, for outstanding meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Through his untiring efforts and professional ability, he consistently obtained outstanding results. He was quick to grasp the implications of new problems with which he was faced as a result of the ever changing situations inherent in a counterinsurgency operation and to find ways and means to solve those problems. The energetic application of his extensive knowledge has materially contributed to the efforts of the United States mission to the Republic of Vietnam to assist that country in ridding itself of the communist threat to its freedom. His initiative, zeal, sound judgment and devotion to duty have been in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit on him and the Military Service.