Daniel Atkins
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| Daniel Atkins | |
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| 18 November 1866 - 11 May 1923 | |
 U.S. Navy poster featuring Daniel Atkins. |
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| Place of birth | Brunswick, Virginia |
| Place of death | Portsmouth, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Chief Commissary Steward |
| Unit | USS Cushing (TB-1) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Daniel Atkins (18 November 1866 - 11 May 1923) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor.
[edit] Biography
Atkins was born on 18 November 1866 in Brunswick, Virginia. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy from the same state. While serving as Ship's Cook First Class on the USS Cushing, at sea on 11 February 1898, Atkins attempted to save the drowning officer Ensign Joseph C. Breckinridge, who had fallen overboard. For his gallant conduct on this occasion, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He later obtained the rank of Chief Commissary Steward. Daniel Atkins died on 11 May 1923 at Portsmouth, Virginia, and was buried in Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery in the same city.
[edit] References
- Naval Historical Center (2006-04-27). US People - Atkins, Daniel. Online Library. Retrieved on August 3, 2006.
- Find a Grave (2003-09-25). Daniel Atkins (1866 - 1923). Retrieved on August 3, 2006.
