John Henry Dorman

Seaman John Henry Dorman was an American sailor who fought in the American Civil War. Dorman received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the during the Battle of Fort Henry on 6 February 1862 and during the Siege of Vicksburg on 22 May 1863. He was honored with the award on 18 April 1864.

Biography

Dorman was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on 18 September 1843. He enlisted into the United States Navy. He died on 29 May 1921 and his remains are interred at the Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.