Daniel Atkins was born on 18 November 1866 in Brunswick, Virginia. He enlisted in the US Navy from the same state. While serving on 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.
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Medal of Honor citation of Ship's Cook First Class Daniel Atkins (as printed in the official publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy", page 61): |
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