Austin J. Durney
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| Austin Joseph Durney | |
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| 26 November 1867 – 17 November 1926 | |
 Blacksmith Austin J. Durney |
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| Place of birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Place of death | Ridgely, Maryland |
| Allegiance | United States Navy |
| Rank | Blacksmith |
| Unit | USS Nashville (PG-7) |
| Battles/wars | Spanish-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Austin Joseph Durney (26 November 1867 – 17 November 1926) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration - the Medal of Honor.
[edit] Biography
Austin Durney was born on 26 November 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 11 May 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 17 November 1926 at Ridgely, Maryland and was buried in Old Saint Joseph Cemetery, Cordova, Maryland.
[edit] References
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This article includes information collected from the Naval Historical Center, which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain. |
- Find a Grave (2003-01-21). Austin Joseph Durney (1867 - 1926). Retrieved on August 9, 2006.
- Naval Historical Center (2006-03-23). US People - Durney, Austin J.. Online Library. Retrieved on August 9, 2006.
