- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Captain
- Unit:
- Company F, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army (Company F, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army)
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 6 to 12 August 1944 in the vicinity of Mortain, Département Manche, Basse-Normandië, Frankrijk.
Captain Erichson's outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 30th Infantry Division, and the United States Army."
Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 47 (1944).