Warren C. Dockum

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.^[1][2]

Warren C. Dockum
Born	(1844-01-01)January 1, 1844 Clintonville, New York
Died	October 2, 1921(1921-10-02) (aged 77) Pueblo, Colorado
Buried	Pueblo, Colorado
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army
Rank	Private
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

• Biography portal
• American Civil War portal

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F