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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Gordon D. Erickson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Honored By

Nancy E. Erickson

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

BOAT COMMANDER DURING INVASION OF IWO JIMA, 3RD WAVE, RED BEACH; FEBRUARY 19, 1945. LANDED MARINES OF THE 4TH AND 5TH DIVISIONS. WOUNDED WHEN 2 LCVP BOATS HE COMMANDED WERE SUNK BY ENEMY FIRE DURING THE INVASION OF IWO JIMA. GUNNERY OFFICER ON USS MULIPHEN (AKA-61).