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Reginald
Rowan
Belknap

Reginald Belknap graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1891. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    Mine Squadron 1

    Division:

    Mine Force (North Sea)

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Authority: Navy Book of Distinguished Service (Stringer)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Captain Reginald Rowan Belknap, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in command of Mine Squadron ONE of the Mine Force, during the operation of laying mines in the North Sea, and for his excellent work in connection with the equipping of these ships for mine laying duty.