A385

Sgt James Malcolm "Ace" Bailey

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 24 Sep 39

    TOS from civilian life

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 15 Nov 40

    Driver IC Cl III

  • Rank: Tpr

    Date: 23 Apr 41

    To take the following examination to complete Driver Operators Course - Procedure, Morse Receiving, Lamp.

  • Rank: L/Cpl
    Sqn: B

    Date: 25 Aug 41

    Test for Drivers IC Class II.

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: L/Cpl

    Date: 10 Sep 41

    Driver IC Class II (W)

  • Rank: L/Cpl
    Sqn: B

    Date: 07 Oct 41

    Regimental Advance Party. Embarked on 9th Oct 41, for overseas and are SOS Cdn Army (Canada) on that date.Disembarkation on 20th Oct 41, and are TOS Cdn Army (Overseas) on transfer 10 Oct 41.

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: L/Cpl(A/Cpl)
    Sqn: B

    Date: 24 Dec 41

    From L/Cpl to L/Cpl(A/Cpl) effective 1 Dec 41

  • Rank: L/Cpl(A/Cpl)

    Date: 05 Jan 42

    Proceeds on Instructors Course, Rypa and att to 55 Trg Regt Royal Army, for Duty for period 5 - 17 Jan 42 (inclusive).

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Cpl
    Sqn: B

    Date: 06 Jun 42

    TOS from No. 3 CACRU, return from course and posted to B Sqn

  • Rank: Cpl
    Sqn: B

    Date: 26 Oct 42

    To attend the Regt'l Assault School 26 Oct 42 to 7 Nov 42

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Cpl

    Date: 29 Apr 43

    Gunner (RAC) II

  • Rank: Cpl

    Date: 23 Jul 43

    Proceed to CMHQ Crse No. 1045, Driver Mechanic AFV. 23 Jul 43 to 13 Aug 43.

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Cpl

    Date: 21 Aug 43

    Driver Mechanic Tank "C"

  • Rank: Cpl

    Date: 19 Oct 43

    On Command to 1 Cdn OCTU Selection Centre, 1800hrs 17 Oct 43 to 1800hrs 19 Oct 43.

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: A/Sgt

    Date: 31 Oct 43

    From Cpl to Cpl (A/Sgt)

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: A/Sgt

    Date: 24 Nov 43

    SOS to CMHQ Crse No.859A Ser.472J, AFV Compass Setting and Adjusting, att to AFV School, 24 Nov 43 to 8 Dec 43.

  • AWARD

    Rank: A/Sgt

    Date: 15 Jan 44

    Cdn Vol Svc Medal & Clasp

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: Sgt

    Date: 31 Jan 44

    Confirmed in rank of Sgt

  • DDAY

    Rank: Sgt
    Sqn: B 5Tp

    Date: 03 Jun 44

    Embarked 3 Jun 44, Disembarked 6 Jun 44

  • DDAY

    Rank: Sergeant
    Sqn: B

    Date: 06 Jun 44

    Sgt. Bailey was the Troop Sergeant 5 Troop B Squadron. Call Sign B-52 His Crew were L. Logan Gunner, L Allan Loader/Operator, A. Darby Driver, B. Bury Co-Driver. B52 Was swamped by the incoming tide on the beach.

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Sgt
    Sqn: B 5Tp

    Date: 11 Jun 44

    KIA. Le Mesnil Patry, France. Buried at Bayeux Memorial Cemetery.

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