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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
USS Kenneth D. Bailey (DD-713)
	348k	Undated, location unknown, probably at the end of World War II.		Dave Wright)
	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)
	92k	Undated, location unknown.		Richard Miller BMCS USNR RET.
	106k	Undated, location unknown.		Richard Miller BMCS USNR 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, Bailey's first commanding officer, is shown reading his orders.		Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret)
	639k	Circa 1952, location unknown.		Robert Hurst
	65k	At Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1951. Photo by A. den Haan, Rotterdam, from estate of CAPT Carl M. Dughi (SC) USN.		Steve Martin, HS1 USCG (Ret)
	22k	Recommissioning at Boston Naval Shipyard on 29 August 1953		Ernie Pina, NCC, USN (Ret)
	86k	1954 Med Cruise picture (Greece) showing the 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)
	424k	Colored photo of Kenneth D. Bailey (DD-713), circa mid-1950s. The sailor in the inset is BT2 Robert Eugene Briner (1934-1962) of Bearcreek, Montana. Briner served aboard Bailey in 1956-58.		Jim Arner
	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 USNS Haiti Victory (T-AK-238) 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.)
	146k	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/Robert Hurst
	109k	USS Kenneth D. Bailey (DD-713) underway in 1968, location unknown. United States Navy.		Robert Hurst
	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
	96k	Ship's Penguin Lighter.		Tommy Trampp

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