Charles W. Dolloff
Corporal Charles W. Dolloff (May 10, 1844 to August 2, 1884) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dolloff received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Third Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on 2 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 24 April 1865.[1][2]
Charles W. Dolloff | |
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| Born | May 10, 1844 Parishville, New York |
| Died | August 2, 1884 (aged 40) |
| Buried | Forest Cemetery, Wisconsin |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} 1st Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Company K |
| Battles/wars | Third Battle of Petersburg |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
Dolloff was born in Parishville, New York on 10 May 1844. He enlisted into the 1st Vermont Infantry. He died on 2 August 1884 and his remains are interred at the Forest Cemetery in Wisconsin.
References
- "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 16 November 2013.
- "Charles W. Dolloff". Archived from the original on 2013-11-16. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
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