Rank:

Major

Unit:

73rd Anti-Aircraft Brigade

Awarded on:

January 2nd, 1939

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant-Colonel

Awarded on:

April 29th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

Awarded on:

March 23rd, 1944

Awarded for:

Operation Husky

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

73rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment., 66th Anti-Aircraft Brigade, IV Corps, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

September 20th, 1945

"Col Bayliss commanded 73 HAA Regiment from February 1941 until its disbandment in February 1945. The high state of the Regiment's efficiency both in the AA and Field roles was largely due to Col. Bayliss's keenness and personal example. Although his Regiment had been overseas for 3 years, including one long and uneventful spell in SICILY, their interest in their work never flagged and at the end of their period as a Regiment in support of the IV US Corps in the SERCHIO VALLEY the Regiment gave an excellent [...] of themselves and received high praise from the Americans. Their high state of training and fine spirit was directly due to Col. Bayliss who had shown himself to be a Regimental Commander of outstanding ability."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

73rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment., 66th Anti-Aircraft Brigade, IV Corps, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

March 14th, 1947

"For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy in Italy from 5 November 1944 to 8 January 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Bayliss, as senior heavy antiaircraft gun commander in a task force, was assigned the mission of providing artillery support for the operation. In fulfilling his mission, he demonstrated excellent organization and technical ability as well as exceptional [..] and understanding. He maintained a well-balanced, well-planned and coordinated artillery support in spite of the many differences in equipment, methods, and personnel which compromised his command. His work at all times was outstanding and a distinct credit to the Allied cause. Entered service from Walsall, Staffordshire, England."

Rank:

Honorary Colonel

Awarded on:

March 16th, 1951

"3 clasps"

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Chairman Territorial and Auxiliary Forces Association for the County of Stafford

Awarded on:

June 11th, 1966