Died October 2, 1921 | Name Warren Dockum Rank Private | |
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Born January 1, 1844Clintonville, New York ( 1844-01-01 ) Unit Company H, 121st New York Infantry | ||
Private Warren C. Dockum (January 1, 1844 to October 2, 1921) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dockum received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.
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Biography
Dockum was born in Clintonville, New York on 1 January 1844. He enlisted into the 121st New York Infantry. He died on 2 October 1921 and his remains are interred at the Roselawn Cemetery in Pueblo, Colorado.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of flag of Savannah Guards (Confederate States of America), after 2 other men had been killed in the effort.
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