About William H. Blair
Lived 1821 – 1888 (aged 67). William H. Blair was a military officer.
William H. Blair (July 16, 1821 – December 7, 1888) was a Union Army captain and company commander in the 51st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and a colonel and commander of the 179th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. After his service, he was appointed to the grade of brevet brigadier general in recognition of his service at the Battle of Antietam.
Early life
William H. Blair was born in Milesburg, Pennsylvania, on July 16, 1821. He attended Allegheny College.
Death William H. Blair died on December 7, 1888, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. He was buried at the Union Cemetery in Bellefonte.
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American Union Army soldier (1821–1888)
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William H. Blair was born on 16 July 1821.
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William H. Blair died on 7 December 1888.
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William H. Blair was a military officer.
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