World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph E. Bailey
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
East End, Arkansas
Honored By
Arnold A. Wright
Relationship
Friend
DRAFTED INTO THE ARMY JUNE 9, 1942 AND SENT TO CAMP RUCKER, ALABAMA FOR BASIC TRAINING. ASSIGNED TO BATTERY A, 906TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, 81ST 'WILDCAT' INFANTRY DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASIONS OF ANGUAR, PALAU, ULITHI AND THE PHILIPPINES.