Charles J. Badger
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Charles Johnston Badger (6 August 1853 – 7 September 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 6 August 1853 in Rockville, Maryland. 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 7 September 1932 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
R.Adm. Badger was related to Secretary of the Navy George E. Badger (1790–1865); Admiral Oscar C. Badger II (1890–1958) was his son.
Two Navy ships have been named in honor of R.Adm. Badger: USS Charles J. Badger (DD-657), and USS Badger (FF-1071).
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This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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List of Superintendents of the United States Naval Academy
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