John Herbert BAILS [7101]

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1923 SA Birth BAILS John Herbert Gordon BAILS Ivy Marion HERBERT Clare 118A/383

The Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1923) Sat 23 Jun 1923
Birth Notice:
BAILS.-On the 18th Jane, at Blyth Hospital, the wife of Gordon Bails, of Claire -a son.

Northern Argus Thursday 4 October 1945
Award of D.F.C. to Pilot Officer John H Bails, R.A.A.F.
CITATION NOW RECEIVED
Following the first public announcement made in this paper last week, here is the citation from the Dept. of Air, Melbourne:-
Royal Australian Air Force, Honours and Awards - Distinguished Flying Cross, Pilot Officer John Herbert Bails (47987). Citation:- Pilot Officer Bails has now completed his first tour of operations as Navigator during which many of his sorties have been attacks on heavily defended targets in Germany. On a number of occasions his aircraft has been seriously damaged by anti aircraft fire, and on two missions the return journey was made on three engines. The cool manner in which this Officer has completed his duties has contributed much to the success gained by his crew. Pilot Officer Bails has at all times proved himself an admirable navigator of exceptional ability. Private address:- PO Box 35, Clare, SA(Signed:- H. A. Winneke, Group Captain, Director of Personal Services.)

The Advertiser Thursday 4 October 1945
D.F.C. Awards for S.A. Airmen
MELBOURNE, October 3.
The following South Australian RAAF officers are included in the list of RAAF awards announced today by the Minister for Air (Mr Drakeford) :- Distinguished Flying Cross:
FO Douglas Boss Arrowsmith of Minlaton,
FO Donald Kemp Barker of Cabra East,
FO Ivan Frank Lillecrapp of Copley,
PO John Herbert Bails of Clare

The Advertiser Monday 19 June 1995
Death Notice:
BAILS, John Herbert, A.M. D.F.C., B.E. (Hons). - Ex 466 Bomber Command Squadron. Pass away peacefully at Daw House Hospice on June 16, 1995, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Yvonne. Devoted father of Wendy and Pamela. Father-in-law of Kaly and Peter. Loving grandpa of Alison, Paul and Mark and step-grandfather of Afshin, Arash and Sara. A quiet sufferer at rest. Our grateful thanks to Dr. Hung and wonderful nursing staff of Daw House Hospice.
BAILS, John Herbert. - Lovingly remembered over a lifetime including seeing skills used in service to others, sister Ruth Ey, niece Gwenyth Seppelt, nephews Peter and David Ey and families.
BAILS, John. - The suffering is over, now resting in peace. Dearly loved brother-in-law of Murray and Rhonda, uncle of Roger and Alan. Sincere sympathy to Yvonne, Wendy, Pam and families.
BAILS, John Herbert. - Passed away June 16. Esteemed brother-in-law and friend of Keith (deceased) and Jean Hewish, uncle to Dean, John and Rosalie. Fond memories.
BAILS, John Herbert. - Fondest memories of a loved godson and relative. From Gwen Honer.

Funeral Notice:
BAILS. - THE FAMILY and FRIENDS of the late Mr. JOHN HERBERT BAILS are invited to assemble for his Funeral Service on TUESDAY at 1.30 p.m. in the Heysen Chapel, Centennial Park. Floral tributes to the chapel only please, or if desired, a donation to Legacy Club of Adelaide, Box 1367 GPO, Adelaide 5001, would be appreciated. Alfred James Funeral Homes, AFDA, 193 Unley Road, Unley 2728555.

Centennial Park Cemetery: Bails, John Herbert 16/06/1995 Belair;

  Other Records

• John Herbert Bails: DFC WW2, 1946, Govt House, Adelaide, SA. (Australian War Memorial)

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