The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Oiler Michael Gibbons, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfugos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Oiler Gibbons set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.