Henry Nehemiah Nickerson

Henry Nehemiah Nickerson (December 2, 1888 – May 2, 1979) was a Boatswain's Mate Second Class in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.

He died May 2, 1979, and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling, West Virginia.

Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy U.S.S.

Place and date: Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.

Utah, Nickerson showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.The commendatory letter, dated June 13, 1914 reads:

Medal Of Honor Certificate
Commendation Letter