Michael Huskey

Michael A. Huskey was a Union Navy sailor who served during the American Civil War. Serving as a Fireman, Huskey was awarded the United States military's highest decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the conflict.

Following his service, his Medal of Honor remained unclaimed for many years. In later years, officials from Niagara County in New York made formal requests to the Department of the Navy to receive the unclaimed medal for public display, though the request was initially denied due to security and cost concerns.

Huskey's legacy remains preserved through local historical efforts in Niagara County, where documentation of his service and his official Medal of Honor recognition are displayed to honor his contributions to the Union cause during the Civil War.