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U.S. Navy

John Henry Dorman

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandUSS Carondelet

BirthplaceCincinnati, Ohio

Citation

Served on board the USS 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.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863