T. Sampson, from February 1900. He reached the mandatory retirement age of 62 on February 19, 1901, and was retired in the rank of rear admiral in recognition of his service during the Civil War. In retirement, he served as chairman of the board of commissioners of the Massachusetts Nautical Training School (forerunner of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy) from 1903 to 1904. Rear Admiral Dyer died in Melrose, Massachusetts, on January 27, 1910. He is buried in the Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose, Massachusetts. Admiral Dyer was one of the very few individuals who served with Admiral Farragut at the Battle of Mobile Bay and also with Commodore Dewey at the Battle of Manila Bay. Awards Admiral Dyer received the Civil War Campaign Medal, Battle of Manila Bay Commemorative Medal (the "Dewey Medal") and the Spanish Campaign Medal. Civil War Campaign Medal Battle of Manila Bay Medal Spanish Campaign Medal Dates of rank Mate - 4 April 1862 Acting Master - 12 January 1864 Acting Volunteer Lieutenant - 22 April 1865 Lieutenant - 12 March 1868 Lieutenant Commander - 18 December 1868 Commander - 23 April 1883 Captain - 13 July 1897 Rear Admiral, Retired - 19 February 1901 Namesake The destroyer was named in his honor. See also References External links 1839 births 1910 deaths American military personnel of the Spanish–American War Union Navy officers United States Navy admirals People of Massachusetts in the American Civil War