September 9, 1920 – April 23, 2017

Carl Erickson

Personal Information

Birthplace: Brownsville, Washington

Service Information

Branch of Service: Navy

Theater of Operation: Other

Highest Rank: LCDR

Honored By: The Eisenhower Foundation

Biography

Carl “Al” Erickson served in the United States Navy during World War II with the rank of Lieutenant-Commander. He would later retire from both Boeing and General Dynamic Convair where he worked as an engineer. He was a longtime member of Aldersgate UMC and was very active with the church’s’ programs. He was married to Elizabeth Stritt Erickson. They had 3 children, 5 grandchildren, and at least 15 great-great grandchildren. Courtesy newspapers.com, findagrave.com

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