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Kirkwood Donavin graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1908.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    Cruiser and Transport Fleet, Newport News Division

    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 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.