Charles Johnston Badger

Charles Johnston Badger (August 6, 1853 – September 8, 1932) was an rear admiral in the United States Navy. His active-duty career included service in the Spanish–American War and World War I.

Early life and education 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, having received an at-large appointment from President Ulysses S. Grant in 1869.

Career Badger's first assignment was aboard the screw sloop from September 1873 to July 1875. After a year at sea, he was commissioned as an ensign in July 1874. From April to November 1884, Badger served as executive officer of during the Greely relief expedition. He commanded the battleship from 1909 to 1911. Badger was promoted to rear admiral on March 8, 1911, He became a member of the Navy General Board in 1914.

He was an hereditary companion of the District of Columbia Commandery 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.

He was also a member of the Aztec Club of 1847 and served as its vice president from 1919 to 1920 and as its president from 1920 to 1921 and 1922 to 1923.

Family Badger married Sophia Jane Champlin (1860–1923) on October 4, 1882

Rear Admiral Badger was a cousin of Secretary of the Navy George E. Badger (1790–1865).

Awards Navy Distinguished Service Medal Sampson Medal Spanish Campaign Medal World War I Victory Medal

Death and legacy A resident of Washington, D.C., and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Two Navy ships have been named in his honor: , and .