For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. During the period 9 to 14 December 1964, Sergeant Bailey was serving as one of two Special Forces advisors to an eight-man Vietnamese reconnaissance patrol in the Nui Tien Du Mountain area, Khanh Hoa, Republic of Vietnam. On 9 December, the patrol infiltrated a Viet Cong stronghold for the purpose of pinpointing targets and estimating insurgent strength in the area. On 11 December, after successfully completing the mission, the patrol was directed by radio to select a landing site for helicopters to airlift them back to the base of operations. As the evacuation aircraft approached the area, the patrol suddenly came under a heavy concentration of hostile fire. Sergeant Bailey who was in an exposed area waved the helicopters off to prevent them from being shot down. As the patrol was forced to withdraw, Sergeant Bailey noticed a member of the patrol had been wounded and was lying in the line of hostile fire. Notwithstanding the intense hail of firepower being directed at his fallen comrade’s position, and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, Sergeant Bailey immediately rushed forward to aid the wounded man. This action served to draw the insurgents fire on himself and allowed the remaining members of the patrol to withdraw safely. Subsequently, after reaching the wounded patrol member, Sergeant Bailey with the aid of the other Special Forces Sergeant, carried the wounded Vietnamese team member from the ambush site. However, the trio again ran into a Viet Cong platoon and was unable to avoid the insurgents because of the wounded man. The two Sergeants then engaged the hostile platoon with accurate fire, forcing them to take cover, which enabled the duo and their wounded comrade to move safely away. As they continued their withdrawal, they came upon an insurgent outpost and by placing accurate fire on that position, the embattled sergeants were able to annihilate it completely. During the following day, despite their hazardous position, being out of food, low on ammunition, and the fact that the area was being drenched by torrential rainfall, Sergeant Bailey on two occasions waved off friendly helicopters because of the heavy concentration of Viet Cong in the area. Undaunted, Sergeant Bailey continued to proceed in the direction of a cleared landing area. As they neared the proposed pick-up site they came upon a Vietnamese hamlet which was infested by Viet Cong insurgents. Realizing that his comrade required immediate medical attention, Sergeant Bailey cautiously moved through the hostile village and miraculously reached the airlift evacuation site. After being airlifted to safety, Sergeant Bailey was able to provide base operations with valuable information which enabled friendly forces to subdue the Viet Cong infested village and free some fifty-eight families which were being held prisoners by the insurgents. Sergeant Bailey’s extraordinary heroism and gallantry in action were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service