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Bailey (DD-492)
10/1/1944
Strafing Attacks near Palaus

On the night of October 1, 1944 she underwent two severe strafing attacks while on picket duty off the Palaus. Damage was extensive, 9 men were killed and 16 wounded. Following emergency repairs Bailey proceeded to Mare Island for permanent repairs, arriving 28 October.

Lost At Sea Log:

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Name   
Branch
Lt(jg) John R. Heffernan
USN
Cox William A. Knauss
USN
Sea 2c William E. Leach
USN
Lt(jg) Robert J. Lusk
USN
GM 2c Bernard L. Magrath
USN
BM 1c Charles P. Mason
USN
Ens George L. Mendenhall
USN
Sea 1c Earl J. Roesch
USN
Y 2c Coy C. Vandiver
USN