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Leo Joseph Bailey is an Army veteran who served in World War 1 during 1914-1919.
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While in battle at Belleau Wood, Leo Joseph Bailey would suffer an injury.
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This is Part of the wall of “La Mothe” in France where the 9th Infantry trained which Bailey served in.
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A village where the 9th infantry was stationed.
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He would spend two months recovering from the injury. And according to his memoir, he recalls sleeping in a bed for the first time and waking up to a hearty breakfast; “the ideal life of a soldier's dream.”
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Bailey is seen standing next to Germaine Jeonnoit in France.