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.
See Also
Bibliography
Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William D. Puleston |
Captain of U.S.S. Drayton 6 Jun, 1914[1] – 1917 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by William S. Pye |
Captain of U.S.S. Jacob Jones 1917 – 6 Dec, 1917 |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
Footnotes
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1917. p. 26.
