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U.S. Army
Hatch, John Porter
Hatch, John Porter

ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Major General
Year of Action1862
Unit/Command1st Division, U.S. Volunteers
HometownOswego, New York

Citation

Was severely wounded while leading one of his brigades in the attack under a heavy fire from the enemy.

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