Decatur Dorsey
American soldier in the American Civil War (1836–1891) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Decatur Dorsey (c. 1836 – July 11, 1891) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of the Crater. Born into slavery, Dorsey enlisted in the United States Colored Troops and served through the last year of the war.
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Decatur Dorsey | |
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Born | c. 1836 Howard County, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | July 11, (2024-07-12) 1891 (aged 54–55) Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S. |
Place of burial | Flower Hill Cemetery, North Bergen, New Jersey |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1864–65 |
Rank | First Sergeant |
Unit | 39th United States Colored Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War • Battle of the Crater |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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