HERMAN OSMAN STICKNEY

From USNA Virtual Memorial Hall
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HERMAN OSMAN STICKNEY

Class of 1888

Commander

USS Prairie

U.S. Navy

April 21-22, 1914

Vera Cruz, Mexico

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.

1888 Stickney 1.jpg

HERMAN OSMAN STICKNEY

Class of 1888

Commander

USS Prairie

U.S. Navy

April 21-22, 1914

Vera Cruz, Mexico

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.

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Medal of Honor Plaque Error

Herman's last name is misspelled "SITCKNEY".


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