August Dorley

August Dorley
Born 1842
Germany
Died October 17, 1867
Natchez, Mississippi
Buried at Natchez City Cemetery
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Private
Unit Louisiana 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment
Awards Medal of Honor

Private August Dorley (also August Doerle) (1842 to October 17, 1867) was a German soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dorley received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Mount Pleasant, Alabama on 11 April 1865.[1][2][3]

Biography

Dorley was born in Germany in 1842. He enlisted into the 1st Louisiana Cavalry. He died on 17 October 1867 and his remains are interred at the Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez, Mississippi.

Medal of Honor citation

Capture of flag.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  2. 1 2 "August Dorley". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  3. "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
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