Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
Daniel Montague
Details
- Rank: Chief Master-at-Arms (Highest Rank: Chief Boatswain)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Merrimac assigned to the U.S.S. New York - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 3, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Santiago de Cuba harbor entrance, Cuba
Citation
In connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. Merrimac at the entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, 3 June 1898. Despite heavy fire from the Spanish batteries, Montague displayed extraordinary heroism throughout this operation.
Additional Details
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: October 22, 1867, Wicklow, Ireland
- Died: February 4, 1912
- Buried: U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery (PM) (7-275), Annapolis, MD, United States