Barry K. Atkins
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Barry Kennedy Atkins | |
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United States of America | |
| Service/ |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1932–1959 |
| Rank |  Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | USS Melvin |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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Rear Admiral Barry Kennedy Atkins (August 2, 1911 – November 15, 2005) was an officer of the United States Navy best known for his achievements as a destroyer captain in World War II.
Atkins graduated from the
Naval Historical Center, "the Melvin probably was the only destroyer to sink a battleship in World War II."[1]
Atkins also served on the
USS Parrott, USS Tennessee, and the USS New Mexico, among other ships, and was decorated with the Silver Star, Bronze Star
, and other medals. He retired in October 1959.
Admiral Atkins died on November 15, 2005, at age 94. He was buried at
Arlington, Virginia, on January 30, 2006.[2]
There has been pressure from crewmen of the Melvin to have a ship named after Atkins; the only official response has been that, as one prominent and highly decorated officer among many, he is eligible for the honor but not guaranteed it.[citation needed]
References
- ^ [1][permanent dead link]
- ^ "Burial Detail: Atkins, Barry Kennedy (Section 66, Grave 6366)". ANC Explorer. Arlington National Cemetery. (Official website).
External links
- "Barry Kennedy Atkins". at ArlingtonCemetery.net. 17 December 2022. (Unofficial website).
- Portrait of a Shipmate – short biography of RDML Atkins