James B. Dozier
Born: May 2, 1820 at Warren County, Tennessee
Home Town: Fort Richardson, Texas
Medal of Honor
U.S. Civilian
American Indian Wars
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Civilian Scout James B. Dozier, a United States Civilian, for gallantry in action and on the march on 5 October 1870, while serving as an Indian Scout at Little Wichita River, Texas.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 116 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to James B. Dozier, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 290th Infantry Regiment, 75th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 January 1945. Second Lieutenant Dozier’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 75th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.