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Civil War
Michael Huskey
Fireman · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
March 1863 · USS Carondelet
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Civil War
- Home state
- New York
- Action
- USS Carondelet
The citation
Official citation
Fireman on board the U.S.S. Carondelet, Deer Creek Expedition, March 1863. Carrying out his duties gallantly, Huskey volunteered to aid in the rescue of the tug Ivy under the fire of the enemy, and set forth general meritorious conduct during this hazardous mission.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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