Daniel Atkins

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Ship’s Cook First Class Daniel Atkins, United States Navy, for distinguished and heroic conduct while serving on board the U.S.S. Cushing, 11 February 1898. Showing gallant conduct, Ship’s Cook First Class Atkins attempted to save the life of the late Ensign Joseph C. Breckenridge, U.S. Navy, who fell overboard at sea from that vessel on this date.