Austin J. Durney

Austin J. Durney

Infobox Military Person
name=Austin Joseph Durney
born= birth date|1867|11|26
died= death date and age|1926|11|17|1867|11|26
placeofbirth=Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
placeofdeath=Ridgely, Maryland
placeofburial=


caption=Blacksmith Austin J. Durney
nickname=
allegiance=flag|United States of America
branch=
serviceyears=
rank=Blacksmith
commands=
unit=USS "Nashville" (PG-7)
battles=Spanish-American War
awards=Medal of Honor
laterwork=

Austin Joseph Durney (November 26, 1867 – November 17, 1926) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration - the Medal of Honor.

Biography

Austin Durney was born on November 26, 1867 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy from the state of Maryland and served during the Spanish-American War on board the gunboat "Nashville". On May 11, 1898 Blacksmith Durney was one of several men who participated in a boat expedition that cut the underwater telegraph cable off Cienfuegos, Cuba. For his "extraordinary bravery and coolness" under enemy fire during this operation, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Austin J. Durney died on November 17, 1926 at Ridgely, Maryland, and was buried in Old Saint Joseph Cemetery, Cordova, Maryland.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Blacksmith, U.S. Navy. Born: November 26, 1867, Philadelphia, Pa. Entered service at: Woodland, Mo. G.O. No.: 521, July 7, 1899.

Citation:

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

ee also

*List of Medal of Honor recipients
*List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish-American War

References

*findagrave|7101775 Retrieved on 2006-08-09

*cite web
last = Naval Historical Center
title = US People - Durney, Austin J.
work = Online Library
date = 2006-03-23
url = http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/pers-us/uspers-d/a-durne.htm
accessdate = 2006-08-09


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