John H. Nicholson
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Wall | G |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 21 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Legion of Merit w/Gold Star, Bronze Star w/ Combat V, Navy Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation w/Star, Meritorious Unit, Navy Expeditionary, China Service, American Campaign, WWII Victory, National Defense Service (2), Vietnam Service, Republic of Vietnam Campaign, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Gallantry, Navy Distinguished Service
First officer selected for nuclear submarine USS Nautilus' maiden crew. Commanded US Sargo, first submarine to surface through ice at the North Pole.