Herbert Bailey

Herbert Packer Bailey (5 December 1889 – 31 July 1917) was a Barbadian first-class cricketer and British Army officer.

Life and military career Born in St Michael on 5 December 1889, Bailey appeared in three first-class matches for Barbados, all in the Inter-Colonial Tournament. In his debut, playing British Guiana at the Kensington Oval on 13 January 1909, Bailey scored 13 runs in his first inning, but did not bat in the second. During his next two matches, Bailey scored 8 runs and took 8 wickets for 28 runs as a bowler.

During the First World War, Bailey enlisted as a private in the Artists Rifles. Bailey was awarded the Military Cross for bravery in action near St. Eloi on 7 June 1917.

Bailey was killed in action several weeks later at Hollebeke on 31 July 1917.