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U.S. Navy

Huskey, Michael

ConflictCivil War

RankFireman First Class

Unit/CommandUSS Carondelet

BirthplaceNew York

Citation

Fireman on board the USS Carondelet, Deer Creek Expedition, March 1863. Carrying out his duties gallantly, 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.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Civil War