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Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army

Richard Moses Longfellow

Details
  • Rank: Private
  • Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
  • Unit/Command:
    Company A,
    1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 16, 1899
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands
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.
Medal of Honor Recipient Richard M. Longfellow
Medal of Honor Recipient Richard M. Longfellow
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Mandan, Morton County, North Dakota
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: June 14, 1909
  • Born: June 24, 1867, Logan County, IL, United States
  • Died: May 17, 1951, Lewiston, ID, United States
  • Buried: Norman Hill Cemetery (MH) (4-26-026-9), Lewiston, ID, United States
 

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