Thomas Jackson Rodman
American artillerist, inventor, ordnance specialist, and career United States Army officer (1816-1871) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 54
Thomas Jackson Rodman was an American artillerist, inventor, ordnance specialist, and career United States Army officer. He served as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War, in which he was noted for his many improvements and innovations concerning the artillery used by the Union forces.
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An example of a 15-inch Rodman gun during the American Civil War. This one was part of Battery Rodgers protecting Washington, D.C.
The distinctive rear knob of a 15-inch Rodman gun
Watertown Arsenal's Building #71, circa 1969
Watertown Arsenal's Commanding Officer's Quarters
Rock Island Arsenal's Building #1, circa 1985About this person
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1816 to 1871 · aged 54
