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U.S. Navy · United States 
Robert Blake
Robert Blake served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
25 December 1863 · USS Marblehead, Legareville, Stono River · Contraband, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 December 1863, in an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Serving the rifle gun, Blake, an escaped slave, carried out his duties bravely throughout the engagement which resulted in the enemy's abandonment of positions, leaving a caisson and one gun behind.
32, 16 April 1864.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
32, 16 April 1864.
On board the U.S. Steam Gunboat Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 December 1863, in an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Serving the rifle gun, Blake, an escaped slave, carried out his duties bravely throughout the engagement which resulted in the enemy's abandonment of positions, leaving a caisson and one gun behind.
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