well as the cost of creating the medal. The navy did however send county officials an embossed letter regarding his Medal of Honor which they called "an embarrassment". Although county officials were not happy with the outcome, they will display the latter in a display being dedicated in October if the medal is not available. Medal of Honor citation Fireman Huskey's official Medal of Honor citation reads: 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. See also List of Medal of Honor recipients References 1841 births 1864 deaths Irish emigrants to the United States (before 1923) People from Lockport, New York People of New York (state) in the American Civil War Union Navy sailors United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients Irish-born Medal of Honor recipients American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor People from Royalton, New York