Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Robert M Blair
Details
- Rank: Boatswain's Mate
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Pontoosuc - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 24, 1864 - January 22, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Fisher & Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1836, Peacham, Caledonia County, VT, United States
- Died: April 2, 1899, Enid, OK, United States
- Buried: Enid Cemetery (MH) (E-17) , Enid, OK, United States