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Robert Kennedy was a non-graduating member of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1889. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral (MC)

    Division:

    Naval Base Hospital (Washington, DC)

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral (MC) Robert M. Kennedy, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer and Superintendent of the Naval Hospital, Washington, D.C., during World War I.