b. 18/09/1843 Cincinnati, Ohio. d. 29/05/1921 Dayton, Ohio.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 22/05/1863 Vicksburg, Mississippi.
John H Dorman MOH
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the Union Navy as a Seaman and was awarded the CMOH for action at Fort Henry, Tennessee and Vicksburg, Mississippi. His citation reads “Served on board the USS Carondelet in various actions of that vessel. Carrying out his duties courgageously 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.”
MOH 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.
BURIAL LOCATION: SPRING GROVE CEMETERY, CINCINNATI, OHIO.
SECTION 106, LOT 57
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
