Name/Title
RSM Andrew Bailie - 25-Year-old and Last RSM of 87th Battalion CEF (Canadian Grenadier Guards)Description
Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection
*** FOR ARCHIVE PURPOSES ONLY - ARTIFACT NOT PART OF MUSEUM COLLECTION ***
Group of Medals belonging to W.O. I Andrew Bailie, DCM - The youngest CGG RSM (25 years old)
(From Left to Right):
King George V British Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) - correctly named to 457392 W.O.1 A. Bailie 87th / Can-Inf - One of only 2,132 ever awarded to a Canadian
WW1 British War medal - named to 457392 W.O.1 A. Bailie 87-CAN INF - 427,993 issued to Canadians
WW1 British Victory Medal - named as above - 351,289 medals issued to CEF.
*** Last Regimental Sergeant Major of the 87th Battalion (Canadian Grenadier Guards)
*** One of only thirteen members of the 87th Battalion (Canadian Grenadier Guards) to receive a DCM
*** One of only 30 Canadian Grenadier Guards to win a DCM in any/all wars
Born in 1894, from Belfast Ireland. Enlisted in 1915 and joined the 87th Battalion CEF (Canadian Grenadier Guards) on 30 July 1917.
His Citation reads as follows - 457392 C.S.M. A. Bailie, Infy. “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Throughout operations he has shown a fine example of coolness under fire and been of the utmost? value to his company commander. His example has raised the morale and efficiency of the men.” DCM Awarded June 4th, 1917 (L.G. 30111)Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
January 16, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
May 31, 2025
