| Birth: | 1728 | | Death: | Aug. 16, 1777 | 
Revolutionary War New York Militia General. He was appointed Brigadier General militia by the New York State Provincial Congress during the Revolutionary War, and led troops against a combined forces of Native Americans, loyalists and British soldiers at the August 6, 1777 Battle of Oriskany in Oneida County, New York. He was mortally wounded in the fight, which saw horrific casualties and both sides claiming victory.
Cause of death: Died due to infection and conditions relating to loss of leg during the battle
Search Amazon for Nicholas Herkimer | | | Burial:
Herkimer Home Burial Ground
Little Falls
Herkimer County
New York, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Apr 17, 2000
Find A Grave Memorial# 9165 |
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Rest in peace.
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Jerry Fair
Added: Mar. 23, 2013 |
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Tom Burnett
Added: Feb. 10, 2013 |
Rest in peace, General. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your battle and your death are part of the movie "Drums Along the Mohawk." May we always honor the high price you paid for our freedom. You left us a great nation, sir. God bless you!
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Sharon
Added: Aug. 16, 2012 |
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