The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Henry C. Slusher, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 11 September 1863, while serving with Troop F, 22d Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, in action at Moorefield, West Virginia. Private Slusher voluntarily crossed a branch of the Potomac River under fire to rescue a wounded comrade held prisoner by the enemy. Was wounded and taken prisoner in the attempt.