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Charles W. Dolloff
Born (1844-05-10)May 10, 1844
Parishville, New York
Died August 2, 1884(1884-08-02) (aged 40)
Buried
Forest Cemetery, Wisconsin
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Corporal
Unit Vermont 1st Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Company K
Battles/wars Third Battle of Petersburg
Awards Medal of Honor

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.

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.

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