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Rank : Private

Army Number : 20850

Unit : 1/4th Bn

Biography :

Home address given as Earl Shilton, Leicestershire. Enlisted at Hinckley, Leicestershire. Served with the 1/4th Bn during World War One. Died of wounds in France and Flanders campaign 23.9.1918, aged 27. He is buried at Brie British Cemetery, France.

Further Info: Son of John and Mary Bailey of 1 Station Road Earl Shilton. Siblings Henry, George, Samuel, Lily, Francis, John, Albert. Prior to war was a Boot and Shoe trade packer. On 24/9/1918 there was harassing fire from the enemy between 11.00am and 12.30 pm at different intervals. Seven other ranks killed and six wounded. Pte Bailey received wounds to the arm and face and his thigh was broken. The family was informed that he had been killed in action and buried. Then they received a telegram saying that he was well and recuperating, and then was informed that he was indeed dead. This is a from newspaper article " family's short lived joy".

CWGC:

Rank: Private
Service No: 20850
Date of Death: 23/09/1918
Age: 27
Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment 1st/4th Bn.
Grave Reference: III. B. 7.
Cemetery: BRIE BRITISH CEMETERY

Additional Information: Son of John and Mary Bailey, of 1, Station Rd., Earl Shilton, Leicester.

Date of Birth : 1891

Place of Birth : St. Martin's & Leicester & Leicestershire

Date of Death : 23.9.1918

Place of Death : & & France

Civil Occupation : Shoe trade - packer

Period of Service : 1910s

Conflicts : WW1

Places Served : & & France