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 Third Class John Everetts, United States Navy, for distinguished and heroic conduct while serving on board the U.S.S. Cushing, 11 February 1898, Everetts displayed gallant conduct in attempting to save the life of the late Ensign Joseph C. Breckinridge, U.S. Navy, who fell overboard at sea from that vessel.