Robert M. Blair
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Bornc. 1836
Peacham, Vermont, US
Died1899 (aged 62–63)
Enid, Oklahoma, US
Place of burial
Enid Cemetery, Enid, Oklahoma
AllegianceUnited States
Union
Union
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| Born | c. 1836 Peacham, Vermont, US |
| Died | 1899 (aged 62–63) Enid, Oklahoma, US |
| Place of burial | Enid Cemetery, Enid, Oklahoma |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Branch | United States Navy Union Navy |
| Rank | Boatswain's Mate |
| Unit | USS Pontoosuc (1864) |
| Conflicts | American Civil War • Second Battle of Fort Fisher |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Robert M. Blair (c. 1836–1899) was a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865.
Blair volunteered for service in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the Union side-wheel gunboat USS Pontoosuc (1864). His enlistment is credited to the state of Maine.
On January 15, 1865, the North Carolina Confederate stronghold of Fort Fisher was taken by a combined Union storming party of sailors, marines, and soldiers under the command of Admiral David Dixon Porter and General Alfred Terry. Blair was exposed to enemy fire while serving on the deck of the Pontoosuc.
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