Information AboutOscar C. Badger |
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Born in Connecticut , Badger was appointed Midshipman in 1841 . He took an active part in the Mexican and Civil Wars and was frequently commended in the dispatches. Commodore Badger retired in August 1885 and died in 1899. Commodore Badger was related to Secretary Of The Navy George E. Badger (1790–1865). He was followed in the naval service by his son, Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger (1853–1932), and grandson, Admiral Oscar C. Badger II (1890–1958). Two ships, USS ''Badger'' , were named for Commodore Badger. |
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