Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Seaman

    Division:

    U.S.S. Carondelet

    Action Date:

    February 6, 1862 & May 22, 1863

    War Department, General Orders No. 32, April 18, 1864

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Seaman John Henry Dorman, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving on board the U.S.S. Carondelet in various actions of that vessel at Fort Henry, Tennessee and Vicksburg, Mississippi, from 6 February1862 to 22 May 1863. Carrying out his duties courageously throughout the actions of the Carondelet, Seaman Dorman, although wounded several times invariably returned to duty and constantly presented an example of devotion to the flag.