The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Fireman Michael Huskey, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action, serving as Fireman on board the U.S.S. Carondelet, Deer Creek Expedition, Mississippi, March 1863. Carrying out his duties gallantly, Fireman 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.