United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Daniel Atkins
1866 – 1923
Daniel Atkins served the U.S. Navy. Daniel was 56 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
11 February 1898 · USS Cushing · Ship's Cook, First Class, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Cushing, 11 February 1898. Showing gallant conduct, Atkins attempted to save the life of the late Ens. Joseph C. Breckenridge, U.S. Navy, who fell overboard at sea from that vessel on this date.
489, 20 May 1898.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
489, 20 May 1898.
On board the U.S.S. Cushing, 11 February 1898. Showing gallant conduct, Atkins attempted to save the life of the late Ens. Joseph C. Breckenridge, U.S. Navy, who fell overboard at sea from that vessel on this date.
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