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 |
| Relations |
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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 companion of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States as well as a member of the District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Family
Badger married Sophia Jane Champlin (1860-1923) and had two children.
Their daughter was Elizabeth Champlin Badger (b. 1883) married Captain H. F. Bryan, USN and had three children.
Their son was Oscar Charles Badger II (1890 - 1958) who received the Medal of Honor for heroism at Vera Cruz in 1914 and went on to serve in both world wars. He retired from the Navy as an admiral in 1952. [2]
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.
- ↑ Arlingtoncemetery.net entry
- ↑ http://interactive.ancestry.com/2204/32596_242238-00032?pid=538622&backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.com%2f%2fcgi-bin%2fsse.dll%3findiv%3d1%26db%3dSARMemberApps%26gss%3dangs-d%26new%3d1%26rank%3d1%26msT%3d1%26gsfn%3dOscar%2bC.%2b%26gsfn_x%3dNN%26gsln%3dBadger%26gsln_x%3d1%26MSAV%3d1%26uidh%3dvt7%26pcat%3d39%26fh%3d0%26h%3d538622%26recoff%3d%26ml_rpos%3d1&treeid=&personid=&hintid=&usePUB=true#?imageId=32596_242238-00034
External links
Media related to Charles Johnston Badger at Wikimedia Commons
- "Charles Johnston Badger". Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |