Raymond P. Rodgers

1849–1925 (age 76)

Naval Officer

Biography

Rear Admiral Raymond P. Rodgers served the United States Navy through a period of modernization, contributing to the expansion of America’s naval strategy while commanding respect from sailors and fellow officers alike. His keen interest in the evolving science of seamanship helped orient the service toward innovation.

His career exemplifies the discipline and forward thinking necessary to chart the Navy’s course in the early twentieth century.

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