Herman Osman Stickney (December 10, 1867 – September 13, 1936) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy who served in various capacities, including as Commander, Pacific Fleet at the end of his military career.

Stickney was born on 10 December 1867 in Pepperell, Massachusetts, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1888.

On the morning of April 21 nearly 1,500 American combat troops were put ashore, and that night another 1,500 reinforcements landed.

Citation: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Commander Herman Osman Stickney, United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in battle during the engagements of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914.

Commander Stickney covered the landing of the 21st with the guns of the Prairie, and throughout the attack and occupation, rendered important assistance to our forces on shore with his 3-inch battery.