Richard M. Longfellow

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.

Richard Moses Longfellow
Born(1867-06-24)June 24, 1867
Logan County, Illinois
DiedMay 17, 1951(1951-05-17) (aged 83)
Place of burial
Normal Hill Cemetery Lewiston, Idaho
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankPrivate
UnitYoung's Scouts, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

He is buried at Normal Hill Cemetery in Lewiston, Idaho.

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.

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    References

    • "Home of Heroes Gravesite". Retrieved October 5, 2010.
    • "Home of Heroes Citation". Retrieved October 5, 2010.
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