Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

or
  • Filter Recipient Database here
    • Service Branch
    • Conflict / Era
    • Additional Filters
      -  
    or

Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy

Austin Joseph Durney

Details
  • Rank: Blacksmith
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Nashville
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
Citation

On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Durney set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Medal of Honor Recipient Austin J. Durney
Medal of Honor Recipient Austin J. Durney
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Woodland, Allegany County, Maryland
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: August 16, 1899

    Presented by Commander Raymond P. Rodgers of the USS Nashville at the Charlestown, MA, Navy Yard.

  • Born: November 26, 1867, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, United States
  • Died: November 17, 1926, Ridgely, MD, United States
  • Buried: St. Joseph's R.C. Cemetery (PM), Cordova, MD, United States
 

Questions? For More Information Contact Us!