Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the Union Navy at New York. His citation reads "Fireman on board the USS Carondelet, Deer Creek Expedition (Mississippi), March 1863. Carrying out his duties gallantly, Huskey volunteeered to aid in the rescue of the tug Ivy under the fire of the enemy, and set forth general meritiorious conduct during this hazardous mission." His CMOH was awarded to him posthumously.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the Union Navy at New York. His citation reads "Fireman on board the USS Carondelet, Deer Creek Expedition (Mississippi), March 1863. Carrying out his duties gallantly, Huskey volunteeered to aid in the rescue of the tug Ivy under the fire of the enemy, and set forth general meritiorious conduct during this hazardous mission." His CMOH was awarded to him posthumously.
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