This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Military Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HlB.2ACI/2446 Message Board Post: The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, July 3, 1919 Mr. And Mrs. C.V. Bailey have received citation for bravery awarded to their son, Mulkey Bailey, and also a French Croix de Guerre with Palm. Awarded to their son, Abe M. Bailey, late private, Company C., 141st Regiment, U.S. Infantry. “Private Abe M. Bailey, No. 1,482,027, Co., C, 141, Reg. Inf. A remarkably brave soldier. During the operations of October 8, 1918, near St. Etienne, he advanced over a terrain swept by a violent bombardment. By his courage, he contributed largely towards neutralizing enemy machine gun fire and destroying their emplacements. Killed during the action. At General Headquarters, April 1, 1919. The Marshall of France Commander in Chief of the French Armies of the East PETALN