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Warren C. Dockum
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Born | Clintonville, New York |
January 1, 1844
Died | October 2, 1921 Pueblo, Colorado |
(aged 77)
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Pueblo, Colorado
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ |
United States Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 121st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Company H |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Private Warren C. Dockum (January 1, 1844 – October 2, 1921) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dockum received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.
Biography
Dockum was born in Clintonville, New York on 1 January 1844. He enlisted into the 121st New York Infantry. He died on 2 October 1921 and his remains are interred at the Roselawn Cemetery in Pueblo, Colorado.
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