World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James H. Bayless
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Etowah, Tennessee
Honored By
Enola Bayless
Relationship
Wife
Built submarines at Electric Boat Company in Groton, Connecticut until enlisted in Navy. Served in Pacific, Philippines and New Guinea. Inducted, February 28, 1944. Discharged, July 1, 1946. Was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, American Theater Medal, and Victory Medal.