Photo of plaque MW65APhoto of co-located plaques MW65B, MW65A and MW65
Rank
Private
Service number
WX10920
Unit
2/4 Machine Gun Battalion
Cause of death
Died as Prisoner of War
Place of death
Sandakan, Borneo
Date of death
10 June 1945
Age
24
Plaque number
MW65A
Co-located plaques
MW65 - PTE William Beard
MW65B - PTE Charles Harris
Dedicated by
Family on 18 December 2004
More information

Biography presented during plaque dedication:

Craftsman Neville Ernest Bailey of the 2/4 Machine Gun Battalion, was one of five sons and four daughters of Paul and Eliza Bailey of Inglewood.

Neville was a typical youth, with a liking for water sports and cars. He was the proud owner of a 1928 Chrysler.

Prior to his enlistment he was employed at Sydney Atkinson's in the spare parts division.

Craftsman Neville Bailey, service number WX10920 of the 2/4 Machine Gun Battalion died as a prisoner of war on 10 June 1945 at Sandakan, aged 24.

He is remembered with honour at the Labuan Memorial Cemetery.

His plaque is placed alongside comrades from the same battalion, Privates' William Beard and Charles Harris.

Back to search results Tips and disclaimers

Get directions