Charles J. Badger

Infobox Military Person
name=Charles Johnston Badger
born= 1853
died= death year and age|1932|1853


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placeofbirth= Rockville, Maryland
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placeofburial= Arlington National Cemetery
allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Navy
serviceyears=1873-1921
rank= Admiral
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commands=U.S. Atlantic Fleet
battles= Spanish-American War
awards=
relations=George E. Badger (cousin) Oscar C. Badger II (son) Oscar C. Badger (father)
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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. He attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1873. [ [http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/cjbadger.htm Arlingtoncemetery.net entry] ] 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 a cousin of Secretary of the Navy George E. Badger (1790–1865); Admiral Oscar C. Badger II (1890–1958) was his son.

Namesakes

Two Navy ships have been named in honor of R.Adm. Badger: USS "Charles J. Badger" (DD-657), and USS "Badger" (FF-1071).

ee also

*List of Superintendents of the United States Naval Academy

References

:DANFS

External links

*Findagrave|6801982 Retrieved on 2008-04-03