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August Dorley

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August Dorley

Original Name
August Doerle
Birth
Germany
Death
17 Oct 1867 (aged 24–25)
Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, USA
Burial
Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, USA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Born August Doerle, he immigrated to America and enlisted into the Union Army, serving as a Private in Company B, 1st Louisiana Cavalry. On April 11, 1865, in actions at Mount Pleasant, Alabama, Private Dorley captured the flag of the Confederates. For bravery in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He died at age 25 in Natchez, Mississippi.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Born August Doerle, he immigrated to America and enlisted into the Union Army, serving as a Private in Company B, 1st Louisiana Cavalry. On April 11, 1865, in actions at Mount Pleasant, Alabama, Private Dorley captured the flag of the Confederates. For bravery in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He died at age 25 in Natchez, Mississippi.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: May 5, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7416440/august-dorley: accessed ), memorial page for August Dorley (1842–17 Oct 1867), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7416440, citing Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.