John Porter Hatch
John Porter Hatch | |
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| Born | January 9, 1822 Oswego, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 12, 1901 (aged 79) New York City, U.S. |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1845–1886 |
| Rank | Brevet Major General (Volunteer Army) Colonel (Regular Army) |
| Unit | 3rd U.S. Infantry, 1845–1846 Regiment of Mounted Riflemen 1845–1860 Union Army 1861–1865 4th U.S. Cavalry, 1864–1881 2nd U.S. Cavalry, 1881–1886 |
| Commands | Cavalry, V Corps 1st Division, I Corps 2nd U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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John Porter Hatch (January 9, 1822 – April 12, 1901) was a career American soldier who served as general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received a Medal of Honor for gallantry in action at the September 1862 Battle of South Mountain during the Maryland Campaign.