Warren C. Dockum

Private Warren C. Dockum (January 1, 1844 to 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.[1][2]

Warren C. Dockum
Born(1844-01-01)January 1, 1844
Clintonville, New York
DiedOctober 2, 1921(1921-10-02) (aged 77)
Pueblo, Colorado
Buried
Pueblo, Colorado
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
RankPrivate
Unit 121st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Company H
Awards Medal of Honor

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.

Medal of Honor citation

Capture of flag of Savannah Guards (Confederate States of America), after 2 other men had been killed in the effort.[1][2]

See also

References
  1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  2. "Warren C. Dockum". Retrieved 16 November 2013.
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