James Gilbert Bayley
Born: 1885. Died: 1978.
James Gilbert Bayley was known as Frater L.O.V. He took the Oath of Probationer in the A∴A∴, on 22 March 1910 taking the motto "Perfectio et Ministerium" (Perfection and service). Although Crowley initially considered him a doubtful member, he wouold stand by Crowley throughout his life, serving as his British liaison while he was out of the country in the 1920s and staying in close touch through his final years. Bayley was one of the few mourners to attend Crowley's funeral rites. |