Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
Nicholas Erickson
Details
- Rank: Coxswain
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Marblehead - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: July 18, 1870, Finland
- Died: June 21, 1931, New York, NY, United States
- Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery (Summit Range 19-93), Bronx, NY, United States