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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Kenneth D. Bailey

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Illinois

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MAJOR. COMMANDING OFFICER OF COMPANY C, 1ST MARINE RAIDER BATTALION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE AND HEROISM ON SEPTEMBER 12-13, 1942 ON GUADALCANAL. KILLED IN ACTION. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR AND EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.