Gregg Co., TX - Military - Kenneth W Bailes

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Kenneth W Bailes
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bailes
Attended Kilgore High School and Kilgore Jr. College
Entered the Air Corps Band in 1942
Trained at Hondo, Texas
Served in India
Has Good Conduct Medal and Rifleman's Badge


Name: Kenneth W Bailes
Birth Year: 1922
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: Caddo, Louisiana
State: Louisiana
County or City: Caddo

Enlistment Date: 4 Nov 1942
Enlistment State: Texas
Enlistment City: San Antonio
Branch: Air Corps
Branch Code: Air Corps
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency,
plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise
according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary
enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of
National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal
Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: Civil Life

Education: 2 years of college
Civil Occupation: Blacksmith or Band Or Orchestra Leader (Band leader. ) or
Musician, Instrumental (Bandsman.) or Bandsman, Clarinet or Bandsman, Cornet
Or Trumpet or Bandsman, Drum, Bass or Bandsman, Drum, Snare or Bandsman,
Euphonium Or Baritone or Bandsman, Flute Or Pic
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 68
Weight: 116