Anthony "Tony" Bailey

Lilah Crowe2023-01-09T13:05:52-06:00

Name: Anthony "Tony" Bailey
Location of Birth: Calumet City, Illinois
Date of Birth: January 22, 1923
Date of Death: February 10, 1975 (52 years old)
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High School and Class:
College:
Highest Rank: PFC (Private First Class)
Branch: Army
Other Branch:
Date Sworn In: February 5, 1943 (Enlistment date)
Place Sworn In:
Date of Discharge: February 10, 1946 (Discharge Date)
Place of Discharge:
Military Awards:

Military Highlights:
Registration Card - (Men born on or after January 1, 1922 and on or before June 30, 1924:
Name: Anthony Bailey
Place of Residence: 121- 156th Place, Calumet City, Cook County, Illinois
Mailing Address: 121 -156th Place, Calumet City, Cook County, Illinois
Age in Years: 19
Place of Birth: Calumet City, Illinois
Date of Birth: January 21, 1923
Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey - 121 156th Place, Calumet City, Illinois
Employers Name and Address: Pullman Standard Ca Manufacturing Company
Employer Place of Employment or Business: Hammond, Lake County, Illinois
Race: White
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 185
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Complexion: Light

Wars Involved:
World War II

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Civilian Life:
Tony was formerly a lifetime resident of Calumet City, Illinoixsbefore moving to Minnesota in 1972.

Before moving to Minnesota, he was employed by Swift and Company and was a member of Post 330 of Calumet City.

Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Ann (Babe) McLeod.

Tony passed away suddenly at his home in Cohasset, Minnesota. He is buried in Itasca Calvary Cemetery at Grand Rapids, Minnesota. (Plot I-G-11-1-7)

Records indicate Tony was born on January 21, 1923, but grave marker shows January 22, 1923.

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