Gen. Fitz John Porter, U.S.A.

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Gen. Fitz John Porter, U.S.A.

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1855-1865

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A full-body glass plate negative of Union Major General
Fitz John Porter in uniform

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Full-body glass plate negative of General in uniform

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Glass plate negative

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Library of Congress

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Major General Fitz John Porter
(1822 - 1901)
Home State: New Hampshire
Education: US Military Academy, West Point, NY, Class of 1845
Command Billet: Army Corps Commander
Branch of Service: Infantry
Unit: Fifth (V) Army Corps
On the Campaign-He was in command of the Fifth (V) Corps, in reserve on the day of the battle.

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