Walter Edmundson Bailey

Korean War
Service #2237834
RankAviation Boatswain's Mate Third Class U.S. Navy
Date of DeathOctober 11 1952
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Third Class Bailey was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Third Class Bailey was a member of the crew of the carrier USS KEARSARGE (CV-33). On October 11, 1952, the ship's helicopter, while being parked with rotors engaged, tipped over killing four crewmen and injuring six.