John Rodgers (naval officer, born 1881)

John Augustus Rodgers Jr.
Rodgers, c. 1920
Born(1881-01-15)January 15, 1881
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedAugust 27, 1926(1926-08-27) (aged 45)
Delaware River, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1903–1926
RankCommander
Battles / warsWorld War I
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Spouse(s)Ethel R. Grenier
Children1
RelationsMatthew C. Perry (great grandfather)
John Rodgers (great grandfather)
John Rodgers (grandfather)
William Ledyard Rodgers (cousin)
Calbraith Perry Rodgers (cousin)
Frederick Rodgers (uncle)
John Rodgers on left and aviator J. Clifford Turpin in 1912. The men are incorrectly labeled on the photograph and Rodgers's name is misspelled.

John Augustus Rodgers Jr. (January 15, 1881 – August 27, 1926) was an officer in the United States Navy and a pioneering aviator.