Nick Erickson
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
About Nick Erickson
Lived 1870 – 1931 (aged 60). Nick Erickson was a coxswain.
Nicholas Erickson (July 18, 1870 – June 21, 1931) was a Coxswain serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography Erickson was born July 18, 1870, in Finland, and after entering the navy he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead as a Coxswain.
He died June 21, 1931, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Bronx, New York.
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born: 18 July 1870, Finland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Erickson set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
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Nick Erickson was born on 18 July 1870 in Finland.
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Nick Erickson died on 21 June 1931 in New York City.
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Nick Erickson was a coxswain.
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