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Fred
Milton
Perkins

Fred Perkins graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1906. He retired as a U.S. Navy Commander.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    Cruises and Transport Force

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Fred Milton Perkins, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Force Engineer and later as Secretary of Cruises and Transport Force and temporarily as Chief of Staff during World War I.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    Cruiser and Transport Fleet

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Commander Fred Milton Perkins, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Flag Secretary to the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Fleet. Commander Perkins’ close cooperation with the Army authorities in the handling of troop ships contributed greatly to the successful outcome of our oversea operations.