David Worth Bagley
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Admiral David Worth Bagley (January 8, 1883 – May 24, 1960) served in the United States Navy.
Life & Career
He was the brother of Worth Bagley, the only American naval officer killed in the Spanish-American War.
His first command was the destroyer Drayton. He later commanded the destroyer Jacob Jones, losing her to a torpedo on 6 December, 1917.
After World War II, he retired as a Vice-Admiral in 1947 and was promoted to Admiral.
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Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Charles S. Freeman |
Captain of U.S.S. Drayton Sep, 1915[1] – Jan, 1917[2] |
Succeeded by Douglas L. Howard |
| Preceded by William S. Pye |
Captain of U.S.S. Jacob Jones Jan, 1917[3] – 6 Dec, 1917 |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of U.S.S. Reno Mar, 1922[4] – c. Aug, 1923 |
Succeeded by James R. Barry |
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