Caleb Thayer Bailey | |
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_(521628).jpg) Colonel Caleb T. Bailey in 1945 | |
| Nickname(s) | "Zeke" |
| Born | August 28, 1898 Bladensburg, Maryland, US |
| Died | January 13, 1957 (aged 58) San Diego, California, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1918-1919; 1923-1954 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-3871 |
| Commands | Marine Corps Air Depot Miramar Marine Aircraft Group 11 |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (2) Navy Commendation Medal |
Caleb Thayer "Zeke" Bailey (August 28, 1898 – January 13, 1957) was a decorated officer and naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. An excellent athlete while at the University of Maryland, he distinguished himself as center in the UM Terrapins football team and following his commissioning in the Marine, he also excelled in Quantico Marines Devil Dogs football.
Bailey rose through the ranks and became the first commander of Marine Corps Air Depot Miramar during World War II. He later served successively as chief of staff to the Commander, Aircraft, Northern Solomons, Brigadier general Field Harris, and commander of Marine Aircraft Group 11 during the combats in the Pacific and received several decorations. He later served as chief of staff of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing during Korean War, before retiring in June 1954.[1]
For his efforts in football, the University of Maryland inducted him to its Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984.