A385

Sgt James Malcolm Bailey

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 24 Sep 39

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 15 Nov 40

    Qualification 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

    Proceed "On Command to Cdn Forces Overseas", Unit advance party.

  • PROMOTION

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

    Date: 01 Dec 41

    From L/Cpl to L/Cpl(A/Cpl)

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: Cpl
    Sqn: B

    Date: 01 Dec 41

    From A/Cpl to Cpl

  • Rank: 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.

  • 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

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Cpl

    Date: 23 Jul 43

    SOS 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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