Daniel Atkins
- Rank: SHIP'S COOK FIRST CLASS (HIGHEST RANK: CHIEF COMMISSARY STEWARD)
- Conflict/Era: INTERIM 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command: U.S.S. CUSHING
- Military Service Branch: U.S. NAVY
- Medal of Honor Action Date: FEBRUARY 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Action Place: U.S.S. CUSHING AT SEA
Additional Details:
Accredited to: VIRGINIA
Awarded PostHumously: NO
Presentation Date & Details:
Born:
NOVEMBER 18, 1866, BRUNSWICK, BRUNSWICK COUNTY, VA, UNITED STATES
Died:
MAY 11, 1923, PORTSMOUTH, VA, UNITED STATES
Buried:
U.S. NAVY HOSPITAL CEMETERY (MH), PORTSMOUTH, VA, UNITED STATES
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.