He was a pilot of a DH2 single seater aircraft and was wounded while engaging in aerial combat with an enemy aircraft over Bapaume on 11 March 1917
measuring at 50mm (w) x 42mm (h)
he was subsequently involved four combats
He was killed in action on September 27
Canada. A First and Second War Group to Cpl. Bailey, City of Winnipeg Battalion visually-hidden He was a pilot ofA 1914 15 Star, in bronze, full size, reverse impressed 72207 PTE. J. R. BAILEY. 27 CAN: INF:, light wear, very fine. A British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 72207 CPL. J. R. BAILEY. 27 CAN. INF., light contact, very dark patina, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 72207 CPL. J. R. BAILEY. 27 CAN. INF., light wear, near very fine. A Second War Defence Medal, in silver, full size, light wear, dark