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William Rodgers graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1878. He retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Division:

    Base Defense Force

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral William Ledyard Rodgers, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commander of the Train and as Commander Base Defense Force.