Herman Osman Stickney 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 a recipient of the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor.
Stickney was born onDecember 1867 in Pepperell, Massachusetts, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1888. He served aboard USS160Iowa during the SpanishAmerican War and aboard USS160Princeton during the PhilippineAmerican War, and commanded USS160Prairie at the United States occupation of Veracruz.
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