
The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
DURNEY, AUSTIN J.
Rank and Organization: Blacksmith, U.S. Navy. Born:
26 November 1867, Philadelphia, Pa. Entered Service At: Woodland, Mo. G.O. No.:
521, 7 July 1899.
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.
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