Nick Erickson

Nicholas "Nick" 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.

Nicholas Erickson
Nickname(s)"Nick"
Born(1870-07-18)July 18, 1870
Finland
DiedJune 21, 1931(1931-06-21) (aged 60)
Place of burial
Woodlawn Cemetery Bronx, New York, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankCoxswain
UnitU.S.S. Marblehead
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.[1]

He died June 21, 1931 and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Bronx, New York.[2]

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.[1]

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See also

References
  1. "ERICKSON, NICK". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
  2. "Nick Erickson". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
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