 During the First Battle of Charleston Harbor on April 7, 1863,Robert Anderson was at the wheel of the "Keokuk" as it took heavy fire from the Confederates.When a shell hit the wheelhouse, Bobby used his body to shield his commanding officer from flying debris.For his service aboard the "Crusader" and "Keokuk", and specifically his actions at Charleston Harbor,Bobby was awarded the Medal of Honor on July 10, 1863.