Bailey Harrison

Bailey Harrison (10 April 1920 in Lafeyette County – Killed in action 26 September 1944 near Sint-Oedenrode) was a American Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross on 1 July 1944 as Sergeant in Company D, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
 * Purple Heart