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ATKINS, DANIEL

Rank: Ship's Cook, First Class
Organization: U.S. Navy
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Born: 1867, Brunswick, Va.
Departed: Yes
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G.O. Number: 489
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Accredited To: Virginia
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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.