Service Number
587585
Unit
British Labour Corps
Date of Enlistment
01/09/1915
Date of Return
Date of Discharge
Date of Death
11/10/1939
Service Story
William Bailey was unable to pass the medical examination for enlistment in the AIF and so decided to join the British Labour Corps instead so that he could still serve his King and country. Bailey departed Tasmania on the Geelong in October 1914 along with the men of the first contingent. From Egypt he made his way to England and enlisted on 1 September 1915. He spent a total of 4 years and 5 days with the Labour Corps that did valuable work to support the troops in the front line often putting their own lives in danger.
Unveiled by Brigadier Haydn Kohl, Director General Military Vehicles with Major Falloon, 12th/40th Battalion
Grave and
Plaque Images
Plaque Images
Unveiling
Details
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Number
14
Date
24/03/2016
Cemetery
Cornelian Bay Hobart
Burial Reference
RC BB 164