Private William Bailey
201813 2nd Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Killed in Action 26th September 1917, aged 34
Lived at 61 Thursby Road
Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Commemorated on St.Andrews Memorial, Burnley
Burnley Express 10th October 1917 - 20th March 1918

Born & enlisted Burnley.
Son of John & Elizabeth Bailey of 61 Thursby Road, Burnley.
Brother Joseph Bailey also killed in action

On the 26th September 1917, The Royal Welch Fusiliers were in action in the battle of Polygon Wood (Passchendaele). The Battalion had 54 men & 2 Officers Killed in Action.

ROLL OF HONOUR
BAILEY- September 26th, killed in action, Private William Bailey (201813), Royal Welsh Fusiliers, aged 35. - From sorrowing father, mother, and family 61, Thursby Road.