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Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
Seaman John Henry Dorman, US Navy
born - September 18, 1843 died - May 29, 1921
Seaman John Henry Dorman served in the Union Navy as a Seaman and was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Fort Henry, Tennessee. He also fought at Vicksburg. Although he was wounded several times, he returned to duty aboard his ship.
CITATION:
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1843, Cincinnati, Ohio. Accredited to: Ohio. G.O. No.: 32, 18 April 1864. Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Carondelet in various actions of that vessel. Carrying out his duties courageously throughout the actions of the Carondelet, Dorman, although wounded several times invariably returned to duty and constantly presented an example of devotion to the flag.
Courtesy of Find A Grave
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