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Civil War

Robert M. Blair

Boatswain's Mate · U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy

24 December 1864 to 22 January 1865 · USS Pontoosuc

Branch
U.S. Navy
Era
Civil War
Home state
Vermont
Action
USS Pontoosuc

The citation

Official citation

Served on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 January 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Blair was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these actions.

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