 Howard
H. Bailey, aged 29, son of Mr. And Mrs. Isaac
Bailey, Sr., 220 West South street, died at Camp
Pike, Ark., at 2:25 A.M. Tuesday as the result of
pneumonia induced by influenza. He had been sick
twelve days, half of the time being delirious.The body was brought here
Wednesday, accompanied by his sister, Mrs. S.
Hireman who went there last week on receipt of
news of the boy’s illness.
Young Bailey was
born and raised in Collinsville. He was a
musician and had been playing in St. Louis until
the time he began to expect a call to camp. He
registered in St. Louis and was sent to camp on
June 26. He became bass drummer in the
headquarters company of the Infantry Replacement
Troops.
The Headquarters
Band after his death adopted a memorial
resolution which was sent here with the body,
with the request that it be published. It is as
follows:
“ Since
Almighty God in His wisdom has deemed it best to
recall the spirit of our departed comrade and
fellow musician Howard Bailey, we wish to extend
to his relatives and many friends our sincere
sympathy in losing such a friend and companion.
It is with the most heartfelt regret that we
should be deprived of his daily presence and
friendship which was ever cherished by all who
came in contact with him. It is with great regret
that we were unable to accompany remains to their
last resting place, but hope that it will be our
reward to meet him in the Great Beyond, which we
all expect to attain. We shall always miss him
and hold his memory in the highest esteem. May
his soul rest in peace.”
Young Bailey is
survived by his aged parents, four brothers,
James, Isaac, Albert and Tony, and one sister,
Mrs. S. Hireman in St. Louis.
Young
Bailey’s father Thursday received the
following letter from the first lieutenant of the
headquarters company, commanding officer:
“My dear Mr.
Bailey: In the case of your son, Howard, I wish
to assure you that you have the heartfelt
sympathy of all of his companions in the Band
Section and Headquarters company, as well as of
his superior officers. His death was a distinct
loss to our country, and he gave his life just as
heroically as those in France.”
“He was
beloved by his immediate companion and respected
by al those who came into contact with him. Your
loss is the Nation’s loss, and I assure you
that you have the sympathy and regrets of the
whole command.”
Very sincerely
yours,
CAREY HARRISON
1st Lieutenant
Commanding
The funeral will
be conducted at 3 o’clock this Friday
afternoon from the residence. It will be a
private funeral with burial at Glenwood cemetery.
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