Battle of the Homandorski Islands
On March 26, Bailey took part in the Battle of the Homandorski Islands. ... During a torpedo attack, in which she scored several gunfire hits on the Japanese heavy cruiser Nachi, Bailey received three direct hits from 8-inch shells which killed five and wounded six men, and caused major damage to the ship. ... After undergoing temporary repairs at Dutch Harbor, Alaska Bailey arrived at Mare Island Navy Yard 8 April 1943 for permanent repairs.
