Pvt. Frank (Frans) Gustaf Severin (Ersson Eriksson) Erickson
Born in Sundsvall, Sweden on December 12th, 1892
American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.)
Company H * 308th Infantry * 77th Division * 1918-1919
Meuse Argonne Offensive * France
Awarded the Silver Star for his actions during
the Lost Battalion Seige October 1918
Later recommended for the Congressional Medal of Honor
by the Governor and Senator of his home state of North Dakota
Frank was born in Sundsvall, Sweden on December 12th, 1892
PFC. Ernest (Ernst) Julius Alfred (Ersson Erickson) Erickson
American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.)
Company C * 361st Infantry * 91st Division
Intelligence Section 1st Battalion * Scout, Sniper Observer & Runner
As his commanding officer stated,
“One of the gamest men in the regiment & one of the most willing”
Born in Torpshammer, Sweden on June 7th, 1989
Living forever happy on the Western Northern Plains
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