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| 31k | Kenneth Dillon Bailey, born 21 October 1910 in Pawnee, Okla., was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps 10 July 1935. Assigned to various sea and shore billets before the outbreak of World War II, he served with the Marine detachment on board Pennsylvania, (BB-38) from 2 June 1938 to 14 July 1940. Transferred 30 April 1942 to field duty in the Pacific with the 1st Marine Raider Battalion, he was promoted to Major 18 May. During the invasion of Tulagi, Solomon Islands, 7 August, he led a successful assault against an enemy machine gun nest. Although seriously wounded, he directed the action of his company until forcibly evacuated. For his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity," Major Bailey was awarded the Silver Star. As commanding officer of Company C, 1st Raider Battalion, he led his men in repulsing a Japanese attack, which had penetrated American lines during the Battle of Bloody Ridge, Guadalcanal, 12 to 14 September. Despite a severe head wound, he directed his men for more than 10 hours of fierce hand-to-hand fighting. "His great personal valor while exposed to constant and merciless enemy fire, and his indomitable fighting spirit inspired his troops to heights of heroic endeavor which enabled them to repulse the enemy and hold Henderson Field." Killed 26 September while heading his men in an attack on the enemy at the Matanikau River, Guadalcanal, Major Bailey was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Unit Citation. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 154k | Artist's conception of the Bailey as built in a cutaway view by the renowned graphic illustrator John Barrett with the text written by naval author and historian Robert F. Sumrall. Their company Navy Yard Associates offers prints of most destroyers, destroyer escorts, submarines and aircraft carriers in various configurations during the ship's lifetime. The prints can be customized with ship's patches, your photograph, your bio, etc. If you decide to purchase artwork from them please indicate that you heard about their work from NavSource. | Navy Yard Associates | |
| 31k | Undated, location unknown. | - | |
| 101k | Undated, location unknown. As a DDR. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 25k | Undated, location unknown. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 68k | Undated, location unknown. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 62k | Launching photo of 17 June 1945 at Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., Kearny, NJ. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 134k | Commissioning photo of 31 July 1945. CDR GILBERT H. RICHARDS, JR., USN, KDB's first commanding officer is shown reading his orders. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 65k | Circa 1952, location unknown. | Robert Hurst | |
| 22k | Recommissioning at Boston Naval Shipyard on 29 August 1953 | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 86k | 1954 Med Cruise picture (Greece) showing the K.D. BAILEY (DDR-713) alongside the USS GOODRICH (DDR-831), USS NEWMAN K. PERRY (DDR-883) & USS TURNER (DDR-834. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 115k | USS Gherardi (DMS-30), USS Kenneth D. Bailey (DD-713), USS Murray (DD-576), USS Benner (DD-807) and USS Everett F. Larson (DD-830) in Algiers May 20, 1954. | Larry Bohn | |
| 118k | Pre-FRAM II shot of the KDB refueling at sea. I believe this photo would have been taken during the middle 50's because of the DESRON 8 insignia. In the last 50's we were part of DESRON 14. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 56k | 1958 Med Cruise photo (Monaco). | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 108k | KDB alongide the GOODRICH (DDR-831) & TURNER (DDR-834). The USS ESSEX (CV-9) is in the background. This picture was taken shortly after we switched homeport from Newport to Mayport on 16 June 1959. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 117k | BAILEY pulling into Mayport sometime in 1959. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 30k | The next seven photos display the aftermath of the collision in 1959 with USNA HAITI VICTORY during which the Bailey suffered the loss of one shipmate. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 14k | As above. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 33k | As above. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 40k | As above. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 39k | As above. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 27k | As above. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 42k | As above. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 52k | As above. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 16k | A shot I took with my trusty polaroid camera purchased in ship's store. This shot was taken as I stepped out onto the deck as a wave was coming to say "hello". I believe this shot was taken sometime in 1960. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 103k | Port side shot of the BAILEY in Mayport. Note the canvas top on the fantail. We didn't have air conditioning until we went through FRAM-II. At least we were provided with some shade. | Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret) | |
| 99k | Location unknown, circa 1962. | Marc Piché | |
| 187k | Alongside USS Antietam during the Mercury recovery of John Glenn. | Ron Reeves | |
| 132k | USS Kenneth D. Bailey (DD-713) picture taken from USS Boston (CAG-1) in the Mediterranean, August 1962. | Roy Williams | |
| 95k | USS Kenneth D. Bailey (DDR-713), underway circa 1964, location unknown. Photo U.S. Navy, Official from the 1964-65 Edition of Jane's Fighting Ships. | Robert Hurst | |
| 26k | In the Mediterranean during 1965, coming alongside the USS Chikaskia for refueling. From the collections of RADM Edward L. Feightner, BM2 Charles Peterman, and LCDR Al Gordon as compiled and edited by BM3 David Zanzinger. | LCDR Al Gordon USN (Ret.) | |
| 205k | Starboard quarter view of the USS Kenneth D. Bailey (DDR-713) circa 1967 at an unknown location. At this time the ship is still classified as a long range warning picket destroyer (DDR), as evidenced by her extensive electronic array. The Kenneth D. Bailey received a FRAM II conversion in early 1960. The FRAM II conversion extended ship life five years with the installation of DASH helo equipment, Mark 32 torpedo tubes and variable depth sonar (VDS). All three 5"/38 mounts were retained. A & J Pavia; 1967-68 Jane’s Fighting Ships. | Mike Green | |
| 27k | Grand Harbour, Valetta, Malta May 1968 | Larry Hawk | |
| 170k | USS Zellars (DD-777) and the USS Kenneth D. Bailey (DD-713) in Genoa, Italy on June 29 1968. | Carlo Martinelli | |
| 171k | As above. | Carlo Martinelli | |
| 46k | Ship's patch. | Dave Hoyt | |
| 41k | Ship's patch. | Mike Smolinski | |
| 124k | Ship's patch. | Mike Smolinski | |
CDR Gilbert Havan Richards Jr. Jul 31 1945 - Aug 12 1946 LT Leonard Eugene Field Aug 12 1946 - Aug 31 1946 CDR George Franklin Pittard Aug 31 1946 - Jun 14 1947 (Later RADM) CDR Raymond Webb Thompson Jr. Jun 14 1947 - Aug 23 1949 CDR Edward Farwell Dissette Aug 23 1949 - Jul 28 1950 CDR Victor Bernard Graff Jul 28 1950 - May 30 1951 CDR Noell Aaron Burkey Jr. May 30 1950- Dec 22 1952 (Decommissioned Dec 22 1952 - Aug 29 1953) CDR Walter Donald Gaddis Aug 29 1953 - Nov 2 1955 (Later VADM) CDR Donald Arthur Regan Nov 2 1955 - Jul 3 1957 CDR Joseph Warren Philippbar Jr. Jul 3 1957 - Sep 14 1959 CDR John Augustine Wiegard Sep 14 1959 - Nov 18 1961 CDR James Wellington Gills Nov 18 1961 - Jan 10 1963 CDR Lucius Esek Steere III Jan 10 1963 - Aug 17 1964 CDR Robert Martin Collins Aug 17 1964 - Feb 26 1966 (Later RADM) CDR Herman Ernest Fritzke Jr. Feb 26 1966 - Sep 20 1967 CDR David McLeod Greathouse Sep 20 1967 - Jan 1969 CDR Harold Michael Joseph (Hal) Lewis Jr. Jan 1969 - Apr 2 1970
The contact listed, Was the contact at the time for this ship when located. If another person now is the contact, E-mail me and I will update this entry. These contacts are compiled from various sources over a long period of time and may or may not be correct. Every effort has been made to list the newest contact if more than one contact was found.
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