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U.S. Navy · United States 
Robert M. Blair
1836 – 1899
Robert M. Blair served the U.S. Navy. Robert was 63 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
1 January 1864 · USS Pontoosuc, Fort Fisher, 24 Dec. 1864-22 Jan. 1865 · Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy.
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.
59, 22 June 1865.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
59, 22 June 1865.
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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