Carl Theodore Vogelgesang

Carl Theodore Vogelgesang
Vogelgesang in 1915
Born	(1869-01-11)January 11, 1869 North Branch, California
Died	February 16, 1927(1927-02-16) (aged 58) Washington, D.C.
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1890–1927
Rank	Rear Admiral
Commands	USS Mayflower USS Des Moines United States Naval Mission to Brazil (twice) USS Idaho 3rd Naval District Battleship Division 2, Scouting Fleet Light Cruiser Division, Scouting Fleet
Battles / wars	Spanish–American War Philippine–American War United States occupation of Veracruz World War I
Awards	Spanish Campaign Medal Philippine Campaign Medal Army of Cuban Pacification Medal Mexican Service Medal Navy Cross World War I Victory Medal

Carl Theodore Vogelgesang (January 11, 1869 – February 16, 1927) was a United States Navy rear admiral and Navy Cross recipient. He was the first U.S. Navy flag officer from California.