Fred M Bailey
US52764047-We met in boot camp, in
the same platoon overlooking Drag Ass Hill, Fort
Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. We were more exposed to the ways of
the world than most guys
 there.
Fred was able to handle the ways of the Army better. He never seemed to
have a bad day even when the rest of us would be griping. We pulled our
first guard duty together at the rifle range.
 The night was cold
and raining. Both of us did not smoke, nor have any means of making a
fire for warmth. However, he was able to sleep on that cold mattress
without a blanket. He got his orders for the Infantry. Mine was for
Medical Corp. I was upset, but Fred assured me it was a good area of the
service to be a part of. We lost contact after boot camp. I did some
research and sadly, I found out that he did not make it home. In less
than three months, Fred was able to leave a lasting impression on me,
and to a lot of other GI's. He lost his life because he cared for men
under his command. In this life every one should know a Fred, as we
can't all be like Fred. May he rest in peace. Love to his family. Spec
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| Monument
dedicated to male Military personnel that did a "Tour of Duty" in Vietnam, and returned home. It is located near the southwestern end of the WALL  in
Washinghton, DC. Pathway at the rear leads to monument dedicated to the female Vietnam Vets (WACS, WAVES and WAFCS). To the right is the Lincoln Memorial. Tour of Duty for a Marine is thirteen (13) months and for a Army GI it is twelve months (12) Photo taken Memorial Day 1991 |