John Porter Hatch

John Porter Hatch
Born	(1822-01-09)January 9, 1822 Oswego, New York, U.S.
Died	April 12, 1901(1901-04-12) (aged 79) New York City, U.S.
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 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	Mexican–American War Battle of Palo Alto Battle of Resaca de la Palma Battle of Contreras Battle of Churubusco Battle of Chapultepec American Indian Wars American Civil War First Battle of Bull Run First Battle of Winchester Second Battle of Bull Run Battle of South Mountain Battle of Honey Hill
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.^[1]