Kirkwood Donavin graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1908.
Kirkwood Donavin graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1908.
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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 Kirkwood Harry Donavin, 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 Chief of Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Fleet, Newport News Division.