Medal of Honor Citations

The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to:

ATKINS, DANIEL

Rank and Organization:
Ship's Cook, First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 1867, Brunswick, Va. Accredited to: Virginia. G.O. No.: 489, 20 May 1898.

Citation:
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.

The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to:

EVERETTS, JOHN

Rank and Organization:
Gunner's Mate, Third Class, U.S. Navy Born: 25 August 1873, Therold, Canada. Accredited to: New G.O. No.: 489, 20 May 1898.

Citation:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Cushing, 11 February 1898, Everetts displayed gallant conduct in attempting to save the life of the late Ens. Joseph C. Breckinridge, U.S. Navy, who fell overboard at sea from that vessel.