Herman Nickerson Jr. | |
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 Lieutenant general Herman Nickerson Jr., USMC | |
| Born | July 13, 1913 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | December 26, 2000 (aged 87) Waldo, Maine, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1935–1970 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 0-5128 |
| Commands | III Marine Amphibious Force Camp Lejeune 1st Marine Division Marine Supply Center Barstow 7th Marine Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Yangtze Patrol World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal |
Herman Nickerson Jr. (30 July 1913 – 26 December 2000) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. A veteran of several wars, he distinguished himself during the Korean War as commanding officer, 7th Marine Regiment and received the Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest military award that can be given to a member of the United States Armed Forces for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force.[1]
He served two tours of duty in South Vietnam and distinguished himself as commanding general, III Marine Amphibious Force which was responsible for all marine forces in the later part of the Vietnam War. Following his retirement, Nickerson worked as chairman, National Credit Union Administration.[2]
- ^ "Herman Nickerson Jr. Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
- ^ "Fortitudine 29, Part 2 – Obituary" (PDF). marines.mil. Marines Websites. Retrieved July 1, 2017.