Richard M. Longfellow
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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Richard Moses Longfellow (June 24, 1867 – May 17, 1951) was a United States Army Private who received the Medal of Honor for actions on May 16, 1899. Private Longfellow was part of Young's Scouts.
BornJune 24, 1867
DiedMay 17, 1951 (aged 83)
Lewiston, Idaho, U.S.[1]
Place of burial
Normal Hill Cemetery Lewiston, Idaho
AllegianceUnited States
Richard Moses Longfellow | |
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Medal of Honor Recipient Richard M. Longfellow | |
| Born | June 24, 1867 |
| Died | May 17, 1951 (aged 83) Lewiston, Idaho, U.S.[1] |
| Place of burial | Normal Hill Cemetery Lewiston, Idaho |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Young's Scouts, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry |
| Conflicts | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal 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.
