Name Richard Longfellow Died May 17, 1951 Rank Private | Awards Medal of Honor | |
Born June 24, 1867
Logan County, Illinois ( 1867-06-24 ) Place of burial Normal Hill Cemetery Lewiston, Idaho Battles/wars Philippine-American War | ||
Service/branch United States Army Allegiance United States of America Battles and wars Philippine–American War | ||
Richard Moses Longfellow (June 24, 1867 – May 17, 1951) was a United States Army Private that received the Medal of Honor for actions on May 16, 1899. Private Longfellow was part of Young's Scouts.
He is buried at Normal Hill Cemetery Lewiston, Idaho. His grave can be found in Div 4, Row 26, Lot 26, Grave 9.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Private, Company A, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. Place and Date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, May 16, 1899. Entered Service At: Mandan, N. Dak. Birth: Logan County, Ill, Date of Issue: Unknown.
Citation:
With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
References
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