of commodore took place on 2 August 1862. The exigencies of war soon brought him back to active duty. He commanded the Philadelphia Navy Yard until 23 September 1864, when he was ordered to assume command of the East Gulf Blockading Squadron. He held this post for the duration of the war. On 6 August 1866, he was appointed to the Lighthouse Board and remained with that organization until 18 September 1871, having served as president of the board from 15 March 1869. Rear Admiral Stribling died at Martinsburg, West Virginia, on 17 January 1880. He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Namesakes and honors Two ships have been named in his honor. Stribling Walk, the central brick walkway of the United States Naval Academy, is also named for him. According to Naval Academy legend the walk has 11880 bricks in it due to his death in January 1880. See also List of Superintendents of the United States Naval Academy References American military personnel of the Mexican–American War United States Navy personnel of the War of 1812 Military personnel from Martinsburg, West Virginia Superintendents of the United States Naval Academy Union Navy officers United States Navy admirals 1796 births 1880 deaths Burials at Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, D.C.)