World War II Honoree

William K. Bailey

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Toccoa, Georgia

Honored By

Elizabeth P. Bailey and Family

Relationship

Wife

LIEUTENANT COLONEL, SERVED WITH THE 3RD ARMORED DIVISION (SPEARHEAD). HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND OAK LEAF CLUSTER. HE SERVED BRIEFLY AS THE COMMANDER OF THE 32ND TANK REGIMENT PRIOR TO BEING WOUNDED. HE ALSO SERVED ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT TO THE BRITISH 8TH ARMY AT THE TIME THE U.S. SENT GRANT TANKS TO GREAT BRITAIN FOR USE AGAINST ROMMEL IN EGYPT.