The May 2nd Enid News & Eagle from Enid, Oklahoma, had an about Robert M. Blair who served aboard the USS Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and the Wilmington Campaign. He received a Medal of Honor for 'Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout the period 24 December, 1864 to 22 January 1865." And for "Gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under fire."
He died April 2, 1899 in Enid and is buried there.
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
