Herman Nickerson Jr.

Herman Nickerson Jr. (30 July 1913 – 26 December 2000) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. A veteran of several wars, he distinguished himself during the Korean War as commanding officer, 7th Marine Regiment and received the Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest military award that can be given to a member of the United States Armed Forces for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force.

Herman Nickerson Jr.
Lieutenant general Herman Nickerson Jr., USMC
Born(1913-07-13)July 13, 1913
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedDecember 26, 2000(2000-12-26) (aged 87)
Waldo, Maine, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1935–1970
RankLieutenant general
Service number0-5128
Commands heldIII Marine Amphibious Force
Camp Lejeune
1st Marine Division
Marine Supply Center Barstow
7th Marine Regiment
Battles/warsYangtze Patrol
World War II
  • Defense of Samoa

Chinese Civil War
Korean War

Vietnam War

  • Operation Desoto
  • Operation Union
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal

He served two tours of duty in South Vietnam and distinguished himself as commanding general, III Marine Amphibious Force which was responsible for all marine forces in the later part of the Vietnam War. Following his retirement, Nickerson worked as chairman, National Credit Union Administration.

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