The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Quartermaster Robert N. Anderson, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the U.S.S. Crusader and the U.S.S. Keokuk during various actions of those vessels. Carrying out his duties skillfully while on board the U.S.S. Crusader, Quartermaster Anderson, on all occasions, set forth the greatest intrepidity and devotion. During the attack on Charleston, 10 July 1863, while serving on board the U.S.S. Keokuk, Quartermaster Anderson was stationed at the wheel when shot penetrated the house and, with the scattering of the iron, used his own body as a shield for his commanding officer.