Charles Johnston Badger
| Charles Johnston Badger | |
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| Born |
August 6, 1853 Rockville, Maryland |
| Died | September 7, 1932 (aged 79) |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1873–1921 |
| Rank |
 Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | U.S. Atlantic Fleet |
| Battles/wars |
Spanish–American War World War I |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal |
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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.
Life and naval career
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 served as superintendent of the United States Naval Academy from 1907 to 1909.
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.
He was an hereditary member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Awards
Family
Rear Admiral Badger was a cousin of Secretary of the Navy George E. Badger (1790–1865).
Admiral Oscar C. Badger II (1890–1958), a recipient of the Medal of Honor, was his son.
Legacy
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 incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
External links
Media related to Charles Johnston Badger at Wikimedia Commons
- "Charles Johnston Badger". Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by James H. Sands |
Superintendent of United States Naval Academy 1907–1909 |
Succeeded by John M. Bowyer |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by Hugo Osterhaus |
Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet 1913–1914 |
Succeeded by Frank F. Fletcher |
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