The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Gunner’s Mate Henry A. Eilers, United States Navy, for gallant and heroic conduct while serving on board the U.S.S. Philadelphia during the sham attack on Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland, 17 September 1892. Displaying extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession on this occasion, Gunner’s Mate Eilers remained at his post in the magazine and stamped out the burning particles of a prematurely exploded cartridge which had blown down the chute.