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Daniel A. Dorsey
Corporal
Corporal Daniel A. Dorsey served the U.S. Army.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Corporal
Medal of Honor
1 January 1862 · Georgia, April 1862. · Corporal, Company H, 33d Ohio Infantry.
One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
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