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Erickson, Frederick Luther (USN)

Date of birth:
(Des Moines, Iowa - USA)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Frederick L. Erickson, Cox., USNR, Des Moines, Iowa: While serving as helmsman in an LST during operations against Lae on 4 Sept. 1943, he was severely wounded by the impact of a direct bomb hit which blew him out of the pilot house. Upon recovering consciousness he returned to his battle station, and, despite acute pain and waning strength, gamely endeavored to hold the stricken ship on her course until he was relieved by one of his shipmates.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Seaman First Class, U.S. Navy R
Navy Cross

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