Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
James B Dozier
Details
- Also Known As: Dosher, James B.
- Rank: Guide (Highest Rank: Civilian)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Indian Scouts - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 5, 1870
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Wichita River, Texas, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action and on the march.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Fort Richardson, Jack County, Texas
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 19, 1870
Medal issued in 1870; Dozier's Medal of Honor was rescinded following the 1916-1917 review of Army Medal of Honor awards as he was a civilian at the time of his valor; he was restored to the Medal of Honor Roll in 1989.
- Born: May 2, 1820, Warren County, TN, United States
- Died: January 27, 1901, Jack County, TX, United States
- Buried: Bottom Cemetery (MH), Jack County, TX, United States
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