John Rodgers (American Civil War Naval Officer) - Postbellum Career

Postbellum Career

See also: Korean Expedition

Commodore Rodgers then commanded the Boston Naval Station until 1869. He was elevated to Rear Admiral in December 1869 and given command of the Asiatic Squadron. In 1871 he commanded the American squadron in the United States expedition to Korea. Returning to the United States, assumed command of Mare Island and was Superintendent of the United States Naval Observatory. While serving in that post, Rear Admiral Rodgers died in Washington, D.C. on 5 May 1882.

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