Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Henry & Vicksburg, Tennessee & Mississippi, USA
Citation
Served on board the U.S.S. 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.
Medal of Honor Recipient John H. Dorman
Additional Details
Accredited to: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
Awarded Posthumously: No
Born: September 18, 1843, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH, United States
Died: May 29, 1921, Dayton, OH, United States
Buried: Spring Grove Cemetery (PM) (106-57), Cincinnati, OH, United States