Nicholas Herkimer

Nicholas Herkimer
Herkimer at the Battle of Oriskany
Born	c. 1728 German Flatts, New York
Died	August 16, 1777 (aged c. 49) German Flatts, New York
Allegiance	Great Britain United States
Service/branch	New York Militia
Years of service	1758 1775-1777
Rank	Brigadier General
Battles/wars	7 Years War Battle of German Flatts American Revolutionary War Battle of Oriskany (DOW)

Brigadier General Nicholas Herkimer (also known as Nikolaus Herchheimer; c. 1728 – August 16, 1777) was an American Palatine military officer who fought during the Revolutionary War. He died of wounds after the Battle of Oriskany.