in advising the Department upon many matters of great importance relating to the conduct of the war and was decorated with the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for his service. He died of lobar pneumonia on June 5, 1920, in Washington, D.C., at the United States Naval Hospital. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. His widow died three years later. Dates of rank Cadet Midshipman – September 24, 1873 Midshipman – June 18, 1877 Ensign – July 10, 1880 Lieutenant (junior grade) – December 14, 1886 Lieutenant – June 30, 1892 Lieutenant Commander – unknown Commander – July 1, 1905 Captain – 1909 Rear Admiral – 1915 Admiral – July 11, 1915 References Further reading Arlington National Cemetery USS Elcano Helen Dauvray Burial location 1856 births 1920 deaths United States Naval Academy alumni United States Navy admirals Military personnel from Detroit Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Burials at Arlington National Cemetery American expatriates in France