Herman Osman Stickney-Arlington, VA
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N 38° 52.410 W 077° 04.326
18S E 320245 N 4304779
Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the battle of Vera Cruz on April 21-22, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 3, Site 1821.
Waymark Code: WMXYQ6
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2018
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He was born on December 10, 1867 in Pepperell, MA and died on September 13, 1936 in the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA. He attained the rank of Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: STICKNEY, HERMAN OSMAN
• Rank and organization: Commander, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Massachusetts
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
• Other Navy award: Navy Cross
Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Comdr. Stickney covered the landing of the 21st with the guns of the Prairie, and throughout the attack and occupation, rendered important assistance to our forces on shore with his 3_inch battery.
Armed Service: Navy
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