A Grogan Bailey

A Grogan Bailey
Era WWII
Branch U.S. Navy
Rank Petty Officer Third Class
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Guadalcanal -Okinawa - Philippines

MEDALS-RIBBONS: Commendation, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/2 Stars, Occupation Service (Japan), Philippine Liberation

Assigned by Fleet Admiral Nimitz, "Bill" became a broadcaster for the Armed Forces Radio and Mutual Radio Network to broadcast from Hawaii the first ever football game (Army/Navy Poi Bowl) around the world.

To the best "TV Guy" from your friend

USS La Salle AP-102

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