“D” is for Dozier, James Cordie (1885-1974). Soldier, Medal of Honor recipient. A native of Galivants Ferry, Dozier began his military career at age nineteen in 1916. In action near Montbrehain, France, on October 8, 1918, Dozier was in command of two platoons. Although seriously wounded he continued to lead his men who were pinned down by machine gun fire. With another soldier he captured the German machine gun nest, killing the entire crew and later capturing a number of prisoners. For his actions he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Returning to South Carolina, in 1926, Dozier (then a major) was appointed Adjutant General. Promoted to the rank of brigadier general, he took command of the South Carolina National Guard. Elected Adjutant General in 1926, James Cordie Dozier remained in the office until retiring in 1959.
“D” is for Dozier, James Cordie (1885-1974)
