Nicholas Herkimer

Nicholas Herkimer
Herkimer at the Battle of Oriskany
Born	c. 1728 German Flatts, Province of New York, British America
Died	August 16, 1777 (aged c. 49) German Flatts, New York, United States
Allegiance	Kingdom of Great Britain  United States of America
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 †

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.