Chief Master-at-Arms Daniel Montague was a sailor in the U.S. Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 3, 1898 at Santiago de Cuba harbor entrance, Cuba during the Spanish-American War. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Merrimac assigned to the U.S.S. New York. Montague was 30 years old.
7 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. He later rose to the rank of Chief Boatswain.
Montague was born on October 22, 1867 in Wicklow, Ireland — one of 258 recipients born in Ireland. Montague died on February 4, 1912, at the age of 44. He is buried at U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis, Maryland.
Montague is one of 110 Medal of Honor recipients from the Spanish-American War.
Official Medal of Honor 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.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Spanish–American War.
Places
Timeline
- October 22, 1867Born in Wicklow, Ireland
- June 3, 1898Act of valor — Santiago de Cuba harbor entrance, CubaAge 30. U.S.S. Merrimac assigned to the U.S.S. New York
- February 4, 1912DiedAge 44.
- Resting placeU.S. Naval Academy CemeteryAnnapolis, Maryland
Biography
Daniel Montague (October 22, 1867 – February 4, 1912) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Spanish–American War.
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