Dorman received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action aboard the USS Carondelet during the Battle of Fort Henry on 6 February 1862 and during the Siege of Vicksburg on 22 May 1863.

He died on 29 May 1921 and his remains are interred at the Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Carrying out his duties courageously throughout the actions of the Carondelet, Dorman, although wounded several times invariably returned to duty and constantly presented an example of devotion to the flag.

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