Thomas Alfred BAILEY

Regimental number2166
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationDriver
AddressAdelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMrs Mary Bailey, Stafford Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment date24 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name32nd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 7 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 5 May 1918

FateReturned to Australia 19 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For gallantry and devotion to duty near VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 3rd May, 1918. When his Company went over in the attack he went forward with a telephone. When this was blown up Private BAILEY returned through the most intense barrage, obtained another phone and established communication. His devotion to duty was magnificent.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal