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John Henry Dorman

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Buried at
  
Spring Grove Cemetery

Name
  
John Dorman

Unit
  
U.S. Navy

Rank
  
Seaman


John Henry Dorman John Henry Dorman 1843 1921 Find A Grave Memorial

Born
  
September 18, 1843 Cincinnati, Ohio (
1843-09-18
)

Died
  
May 29, 1921(1921-05-29) (aged 77) Cincinnati, Ohio

Allegiance
  
United States of America

Service/branch
  
United States Navy

Seaman John Henry Dorman (September 18, 1843 to May 29, 1921) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dorman received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Carondelet during the Battle of Fort Henry on 6 February 1862 and during the Siege of Vicksburg on 22 May 1863. He was honored with the award on 18 April 1864.

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John Henry Dorman John Henry Dorman 1926 2000 Find A Grave Memorial

Biography

Dorman was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on 18 September 1843. He enlisted into the United States Navy. He died on 29 May 1921 and his remains are interred at the Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Medal of Honor citation

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.

References

John Henry Dorman Wikipedia