Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Navy
Herman Osman Stickney
Details
- Rank: Commander (Highest Rank: Rear Admiral)
- Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
- Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 21, 1914
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
Citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21-22 April 1914. Comdr. Stickney covered the landing of the 21st with the guns of the U.S.S. Prairie, and throughout the attack and occupation, rendered important assistance to our forces onshore with his 3-inch battery.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: December 10, 1867, Pepperell, Middlesex County, MA, United States
- Died: September 13, 1936
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (3-1821), Arlington, VA, United States