Warren C. Dockum-Pueblo, CO
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 38° 14.550 W 104° 34.422
13S E 537304 N 4232807
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Sailors Creek, VA on April 6, 1865. He is buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, CO in Block 22, Lot 148A, Space 1.
Waymark Code: WMYYB6
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2018
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He was born on January 1, 1844 in Clintonville, NY and died on October 2, 1921 in Colorado Springs, CO. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DOCKUM, WARREN C.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 121st New York Infantry
• Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865
• Date of issue: 10 May 1865
Citation: Capture of flag of Savannah Guards (C.S.A.), after 2 other men had been killed in the effort.
Armed Service: Army
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