Career
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Madison was appointed lieutenant in the Naval Reserve on May 8, 1917. He was the commanding officer of the cargo steamship United States Ship Ticonderoga, when on September 30, 1918, she was attacked and sunk by the German submarine U152, Commander Madison, in spite of severe wounds which later necessitated the amputation of a leg, continued to direct and maneuver the ship until forced to order her abandoned. Due to his injuries, he retired in August 1920, following his promotion to commander.
He remained hospitalized for the rest of his life.
Madison died at the United States Naval Hospital in Brooklyn, New York on December 25, 1922. He was interred at Fairview Cemetery (Fairview, New Jersey).
Lieutenant United States Ship Madison (Doctor of Divinity-425) was named for him.
