Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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.
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