John Rodgers (admiral)

John Rodgers
John Rodgers
	Rodgers during the Civil War
Born	August 8, 1812; Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
Died	May 5, 1882 (aged 69); Washington, D.C., U.S.
Buried	Oak Hill Cemetery; Washington, D.C., U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Service years	1828–1882
Rank	Rear admiral
Conflicts	Seminole Wars; American Civil War; Korean Expedition;
Relations	John Rodgers (father); William L. Rodgers (son); John Rodgers (grandson);
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John Rodgers (August 8, 1812 – May 5, 1882) was an admiral in the United States Navy. He began his naval career as a commander in the American Civil War and during his postwar service became an admiral.

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