Charles J. Badger
| Charles Johnston Badger | |
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| August 6, 1853 – September 7, 1932 (aged 79) | |
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| Place of birth | Rockville, Maryland |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1873-1921 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | U.S. Atlantic Fleet |
| Battles/wars | Spanish-American War |
| Relations | George E. Badger (cousin) Oscar C. Badger II (son) Oscar C. Badger (father) |
Charles Johnston Badger (August 6, 1853 – September 7, 1932) was an admiral in the United States Navy. His active-duty career included service in the Spanish-American War and World War I.
The son of Commodore Oscar C. Badger (1823–1899), Charles Badger was born August 6, 1853 in Rockville, Maryland. He attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1873.[1] Badger served in Cincinnati (C-7) during the Spanish-American War, and climaxed his career as Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his contribution as chairman of the Navy General Board during World War I. Rear Admiral Badger died September 7, 1932 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Rear Admiral Badger was a cousin of Secretary of the Navy George E. Badger (1790–1865); Admiral Oscar C. Badger II (1890–1958) was his son.
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Namesakes
Two Navy ships have been named in honor of R.Adm. Badger: USS Charles J. Badger (DD-657), and USS Badger (FF-1071).
See also
References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by James H. Sands | Superintendent of United States Naval Academy 1907-1909 | Succeeded by John M. Bowyer |
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| Preceded by Hugo Osterhaus | Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet 1913-1914 | Succeeded by Frank F. Fletcher |
External links
- Charles J. Badger at Find a Grave Retrieved on 2008-04-03
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