Nick Erickson

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.^[1]

Nicholas Erickson
Nickname	"Nick"
Born	(1870-07-18)July 18, 1870 Finland
Died	June 21, 1931(1931-06-21) (aged 60) New York City, New York, U.S.
Place of burial	Woodlawn Cemetery Bronx, New York, United States
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Rank	Coxswain
Unit	U.S.S. Marblehead
Battles / wars	Spanish–American War
Awards	Medal 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.^[2]

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.^[2]

See also

• Biography portal

• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War