World War II Honoree

Russell Drew Bailey

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ballston Spa, New York

Honored By

Nolan L. Powell

Relationship

Friend

HE WAS A BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE SOLDIER IN THE 143RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE RECEIVED 4 BRONZE SERVICE STARS FOR THE ROME-ARNO, SOUTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS, AND A BRONZE ARROWHEAD FOR BEING IN THE 1ST WAVE TO THE BEACHHEAD IN THE THE INVASION OF SOUTHERN FRANCE. HE WAS IN THE FOLLOWING BATTLES: ANZIO BEACH HEAD, LIBERATION OF ROME, D-DAY SOUTHERN FRANCE, AUGUST 15, 1944. HE WAS CAPTURED BY THE GERMANS IN THE CITY OF COLMAR, ALSACE-LORRAINE, A PRISONER OF WAR IN A STALAG IN MOOSEBURG NEAR MUNICH,GERMANY, AND WAS LIBERATED BY GENERAL PATTON AND HIS 3RD ARMORED DIVISION. RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING MEDALS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE WITH WREATH, BRONZE STAR AND PRISONER OF WAR MEDAL.