Pair: Company Sergeant Major W. J. Bailey, Royal Scots Fusiliers

India General Service 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (541 C... W. J. Bailey 1st Bn.... Fus); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (541 ... r:-Serjt: W. J. Bailey. Rl: Scots Fus:) contact marks, good fine (2) £100-£140

William John Bailey was born in Barbados, West Indies. He attested for the Royal Scots Fusiliers at Dover in July 1883, and was posted to the 1st Battalion. Bailey advanced to Corporal in April 1884, and to Sergeant in October 1886. He was promoted to Colour Sergeant in February 1891, and served with the Battalion in India, 1896-1901 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in 1902). Bailey was employed on the Permanent Staff, 1st Volunteer Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers, and was discharged in December 1904, having completed 21 years and 141 days service.

Bailey resided at 5 Barrett Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, and re-engaged aged 52 for service in the Great War, 12 August 1915. He served at home as a Company Sergeant Major, Drill Instructor, with the 3rd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers at Fort Matilda. Bailey was discharged to take up civil employment in March 1918.

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