In May 1935,orders were sent to Bagley in Newport, Rhode Island, to attend the Naval War College. Upon completing his senior course, he remained there as a staff member. Next came duty as Commander, Destroyer Squadron 20, Destroyers, Scouting Fleet.
From July 1937 to May 1938, he served as Commander, Minecraft, Battle Force. While in that position, he was promoted to flag rank, to date from April 1, 1938. In May of that year, now Rear Admiral David W. Bagley, began a 32-month tour of duty as Commandant, Mare Island Navy Yard on the West Coast.
At the beginning of 1941, he broke his flag on the USS Tennessee (BB-43), as Commander, Battleship Division 2. And they were based at a little-known to many Americans, island base out in the Pacific Ocean called Pearl Harbor.
--Cooter
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