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Years Served: 62 THROUGH 64…Reported aboard 30 Jan.62 and was discharged 30 Jan.64. :D Remember J.K. Hughes and his brothers well. very sorry of their passing. J.K was ET with me. I was the Tacan mechanic and it kept me awake many nights. Lawrence Caines, James Day and Mike Thaxton were all from Ashland, Ky same as I was. J.K. Don’t take anymore radiation caps off a hot engine buddy. I’m 75 now and am very sick guys, the old heart is just about to give up on me. Please remember me in your prayers. would like to see a lot of the guys but doesn’t look possible. Would like to send regards to Lieutenant John d’Entremont from Boston. Best Electronics officer any ET gang ever had. I remember the Bailey as a good ship with a good crew and we ate well. I especially remember a little Girl over in Jacksville by the name of Diane. She worked in a Krystal restaurant on adams avenue Wish I had married her but as the old German said, We get to soon old and to late smart . Christian love to all Bailey Sailors Hope to see you on the other shore.

Years Served: 1956-1958…I was Electronics Maintenance Officer, then Operations Officer on the KDB from 5/56 to 3/58. I remember you, Smitty! I am in touch with Dave

Years Served: 1/61 thru 9/63…Radioman 3rd class had some fun times during that time. Often wondered what happened to that ship and some of the men on board.

Years Served: 1946 TO 1949 ON USS KENNETH D. BAILEY DD713…I WOULD NEVER TAKE ANYTHING FOR THE YEARS I ENJOYED THAT I WAS ON THE BAILEY.

Years Served: 1953&54…I came aboard in the shipyard in Boston when it was being recommissioned, I was a BT3 and was in the after fire room. I really enjoyed my time aboard.:)