Rae Arvid Bailey
Sergeant, U.S. Army

On 18 October 1970, Specialist Four Rae Arvid Bailey was serving with C Troop, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Binh Thuy Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, SPC4 Bailey was killed in action when the helicopter in which he was a crew member was shot down. His body was recovered.

He received a posthumous promotion to the rank of Sergeant.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Purple Heart
Air Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Army Aircrew Badge
Parachutist Badge

Honors

The name Rae A Bailey is located on Panel 6W Line 6 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Sergeant Rae A Bailey is buried at Putnam Cemetery in Washington County, NY.

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