President Coolidge congratulates sailor after presenting him with Congressional Medal of Honor. President Coolidge congratulating William R. Huber, Machinist Mate, First Class, United States Navy, after presenting the sailor with the Congressional Medal of Honor at the White House today Huber was awarded the medal for heroism he displayed aboard the U.S.S. Bruce when an explosion occurred . He rescued shipmates and then at the risk of his life closed off the steampipes