John Porter Hatch
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John Porter Hatch
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| Born |
January 9, 1822 Oswego, New York |
| Died | April 12, 1901 (aged 79) New York City, New York |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/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 Mounted Rifles 1845-1860 Union Army 1861-1865 4th U.S. Cavalry, 1864-1881 2nd U.S. Cavalry, 1881-1886 |
| Commands held | Cavalry, V Corps 1st Division, I Corps 2nd U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Mexican-American War
American Civil War
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.
Hatch was born in Oswego, N. Y., a son of Moses Porter and Hannah (Reed) Hatch. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1845, ranking 17th in his class. He experienced his first active field service as a second lieutenant in the 3rd U.S. Infantry during the Mexican War. In May 1846, he served under General Zachary Taylor at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. He was transferred later to serve under Winfield Scott in the Mounted Rifles. He was brevetted as a first lieutenant for gallant service in the subsequent battles of Contreras and Churubusco, and captain for bravery at Chapultepec.
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