Show Rank of 01 Commodore The rho rank of commodore in the tho American navy was teas created on July 16 1862 during t the e Civil war and corresponded to the rank of ot briga briga- brigadier brigadier dier general In the army In 1699 1809 the rank was waa abolished except for tor of on the retired list Previous to 1862 1802 however the glade an rank and rank of commodore was given by courtesy to a captain who com com- commended commanded mended a squadron division or fleet Ceet as senior captain or flag nag officer Among famous in the early history of our navy y who were given this courtesy title were Paul J Jones nt's John Barry Stephen Decatur and Edward Preble |