Worth H. Bagley

Worth Harrington Bagley (July 29, 1924 – October 9, 2016) was a four star admiral in the United States Navy who served as Commander in Chief United States Naval Forces Europe from 1973 to 1974 and Vice Chief of Naval Operations from 1974 to 1975.[1][2] He was born in Annapolis, Maryland and died in La Jolla, California.[3]

Four-star admirals Worth H. (left) and David H. Bagley.
Worth H. Bagley
Worth H. Bagley pictured circa 1971 (as vice admiral)
Born(1924-07-29)July 29, 1924
Annapolis, Maryland
DiedOctober 9, 2016(2016-10-09) (aged 92)
La Jolla, California
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1946–1975
RankAdmiral
Commands heldUnited States Naval Forces Europe
Vice Chief of Naval Operations
Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla 7
USS Canberra (CA-70)
USS Lawrence (DDG-4)
USS Bridget (DE-1024)
Battles/warsKorean War
Vietnam War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
RelationsDavid W. Bagley (father)
David H. Bagley (brother)

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