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.