Background
Bailey, Frank Harvey was born in June 1851 in Cranesville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Sarah Ann (Hurd) Bailey.
Bailey, Frank Harvey was born in June 1851 in Cranesville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Sarah Ann (Hurd) Bailey.
Bachelor of Science, Scio (Ohio) College, 1873. Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1875.
Commissioned assistant engineer, July 1, 1877. Advanced through grades to captain, July 1, 1908. Rear admiral, February 13, 1913.
Retired on account of age, June 29, 1913.
Instructor in marine engineering department, Cornell Univercity, 1882-1885.
Served on Raleigh, in Philippine Islands, during Spanish-American War and was advanced 3 numbers “for eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle.” On duty at bureau of Steam Engineering, Navy Department, during war with Germany.
Married Anna J. Markham, December 28, 1881.