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Austin Joseph Durney

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Austin Joseph Durney

Birth
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
17 Nov 1926 (aged 58)
Ridgely, Caroline County, Maryland, USA
Burial
Cordova, Talbot County, Maryland, USA
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Blacksmith on board the "USS Nashville". He was awarded the MOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Durney set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Blacksmith on board the "USS Nashville". He was awarded the MOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Durney set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Jan 21, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7101775/austin_joseph-durney: accessed ), memorial page for Austin Joseph Durney (26 Nov 1867–17 Nov 1926), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7101775, citing Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Cordova, Talbot County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.